Welcome! My name is Ryan Lanz. I'm a blogger, writer, content manager, and entrepreneur. I was born in Oahu, Hawaii, and I have watched almost every episode of Survivor.

Since 2014, I've been producing and procuring writing tips articles on A Writer's Path. I'm passionate about writing, especially fiction, and particularly enjoy the meaty how-to posts. To date, I'm not far away from having published 1,000 posts on AWP.

My goal has been to create a one-stop destination for writers, whether it be to gather tips for their storytelling, hearing from some of the best people in the industry, or getting referrals on writerly service providers.

How Patreon Works

Patreon is not about seeking a single, large donation. It's about allowing people who enjoy content creators to be an ongoing patron of them via smaller amounts. Even if you're only comfortable with a dollar a month, that's great! Every little bit adds up. There are perks set up for each level of patronage (seen on the right sidebar or below). Do what makes you happy.

Where Your Money Goes

Despite having very limited time due to my day job and other projects, I've increased the post frequency on AWP. With your help, I can make that even more frequent, as well as add in more perks and interviews with awesome authors. There are also costs such as domain registration, marketing, online tools, and virtual assistant administrative help. Your contribution goes toward that, first and foremost. The advertisements I currently host on AWP help defray the costs a bit, but that revenue is unstable and often subject to peaks and valleys. Every contribution helps to free up my time to produce more often and with higher quality.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I need to spend a lot? Definitely not. $1 a month is welcomed.

Can I pay in any currency? Yes, Patreon will convert it for you. Dollars discussed are USD amounts.

Am I locked in? No. You can cancel at any time.

When do the rewards come? I generate/update the patron rewards soon after the 5th of the month (although for the launch month, July 2017, I'll fulfill the rewards as they come in). The rewards are meant as a gesture of thanks for your wonderful support.

I have questions! Sure thing. I'd be glad to help you. You can either message me or Patreon customer service.