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Ross Ritchell is a former soldier in a United States Special Operations Command direct-action team conducting classified operations in the Middle East. Upon his discharge, he enrolled at Northwestern University, where he earned an MFA. He currently lives with family and two Labrador Retrievers in the Midwest.

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Ross Ritchell Some doors need to be broken down, others bypassed. Writer's block might be a sign that what you're writing doesn't actually have a place in the story…moreSome doors need to be broken down, others bypassed. Writer's block might be a sign that what you're writing doesn't actually have a place in the story you're attempting; other times it might be a sign that you need to access uncomfortable emotions or realize that something your attempting is gold or fool's gold. A block is an obstacle, obstacles are always opportunities. Keep at it, but be ready to cut and run. Writer's block should act as your unconscious telling you there's a problem that needs to be remedied. Don't quit though, that's the worst 4-letter word. (less)

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Ross Ritchell Henry Miller said, "I read to be taken out of myself, to become ecstatic." I believe that's the best thing about being a writer. We're all "stuck in o…moreHenry Miller said, "I read to be taken out of myself, to become ecstatic." I believe that's the best thing about being a writer. We're all "stuck in ourselves" to a certain extent, and writing allows the writer to get beyond themselves. They can become a man if they are a woman (or vice versa), young if old (vice versa), etc. It's incredibly liberating and can help blunt painful real-world experiences immeasurably. People say it can be a sort of therapy, and I agree, but it also is just a very nice mental break and exercise. I like to write because I feel productive, because I feel somewhat might benefit from what I've said (even if it's only myself, thats okay too). Writing is freedom. There are few negatives to that ideal. (less)

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The Knife

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I update Twitter regularly at @rossritchell.
I like to follow news stories, post about authors, books, and writing tips, and retweet anything I feel deserves a closer look.
Thank you all for all of the support and read as much as you can. If you're a writer, never give up on yourself or your vision. As a person, be happy and kind, but stay true to yourself.

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The Collected Poems

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A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3)

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The New Granta Book of the American Short Story

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“The bird rocked free from its blocks and carried them down the tarmac, away from their homes and families and dogs and cats and to a land that didn’t want them.”
― Ross Ritchell, The Knife

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