Write Now with Ryan Douglass

Who are you?I’m Ryan Douglass. I’m a speculative fiction author based in Atlanta, Georgia.What do you write?I’m mostly a horror author, but I like to experiment with genre, form, and age category. I started writing when I was very young as a form of escapism.I don’t specifically avoid words unless they’re needlessly offensive, and with themes, I look at things that I have experience with or am curious about and want to explore more deeply.Where do you write?I usually write at my desk in front of an open window. I use Microsoft Word and Pinterest to visualize where I’m setting things. My process includes a combination of typing and writing by hand.When do you write?My most productive writing sessions occur late at night. I don’t set strict time limits or daily word count goals anymore. I have a general sense of project deadlines and navigate them with a mix of inspiration and discipline, though my process is pretty type-B. Some stories require a slower pace, and some drafts benefit…