How I Write with 

Hank Phillippi Ryan

Through candid conversations, Hank shares her unique journey from investigative reporter to award-winning novelist, giving you the mindset, tools, and behind-the-scenes insights to write with clarity, confidence, and purpose.


If you’re serious about elevating your craft, overcoming self-doubt, and learning how a multi-award-winning author structures stories and sustains momentum, this course was made for you.

How I Write with Hank Phillippi Ryan is for emerging and established writers who crave real-world insight from someone who's mastered both journalism and fiction. 

In this course, you will...

Understand how to move from a story idea to a compelling manuscript using Hank’s proven strategies for structure and momentum

Learn how to quiet your inner critic and adopt the mindset of a confident, productive writer

Discover the secrets behind Hank’s investigative background and how she uses real-world techniques to craft gripping fiction

Gain practical tools for editing your own work with clarity and purpose 

Know how to approach marketing and promotion with authenticity—so your voice stands out in a crowded marketplace.

Are you ready to write with more confidence, clarity, and purpose—guided by one of the most accomplished storytellers in the business?

Meet your instructor: Hank Phillippi Ryan

HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is the USA Today bestselling author of 16 psychological thrillers, winning the most prestigious awards in the genre: five Agathas, five Anthonys, and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. 

She is also on-air investigative reporter for Boston’s WHDH-TV, with 37 EMMYs and dozens more journalism honors for her groundbreaking journalism and true crime stories. National book critics call her “a superb and gifted storyteller.”

Meet your host: Carter Wilson

Carter Wilson is the USA Today bestselling author of ten critically acclaimed, standalone psychological thrillers, as well as numerous short stories. He is an ITW Thriller Award finalist, a five-time winner of the Colorado Book Award, and his works have been optioned for television and film. 


Additionally, he is the host of the Making It Up podcast and founder of the Unbound Writer company. Carter lives in Erie, Colorado in a Victorian house that is spooky but isn’t haunted…yet.

How I Write includes...

Ten video lessons with over 90 minutes of teaching

Come inside the writing process of an Emmy-winning journalist turned bestselling crime novelist. You'll learn the exact tools, habits, and mindset Hank uses to craft award-winning stories from start to finish.

Downloadable Coursebook

The coursebook offers optional homework prompts, lesson summaries, additional guidance, and plenty of room to take notes!

Actionable Guidance you can start today!

This course will guide you to develop a reliable, repeatable writing process rooted in professional discipline and creative intuition. With practice, you'll be able to structure compelling stories, silence self-doubt, and approach your work—and your career—with the confidence of a seasoned author.

"What could be more perfect than the How I Write series? They say you can only learn from experience, but here's the secret--the experience doesn't have to be your own! How I Write is like having all your best friends be successful thoughtful authors who are willing and eager to share their experiences and to offer you advice and guidance. I am so honored to be part of this uniquely terrific program--and I wish it had existed when I started."


~ Hank Phillippi Ryan

Kind words about Carter Wilson's Classes

“Carter has a wealth of knowledge and provides you with excellent advice to jump-start or reset your writing life and how to navigate the industry.”

~ Josh Clark
     writer

“Carter is not only an excellent writer, but also a polished, articulate speaker. ”

~ Chet Baker, writer
     on Carter’s in-person coaching retreats

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CEO / Founder

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“The most informative class I’ve ever taken.”

~ attendee at a live class
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“This retreat was one of the highest points of the year.”

~ Abram Dress, writer
     on Carter’s in-person coaching retreats

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CEO / Founder
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