The Pinch
In storytelling, there is a device known as the pinch or pinch-points, where after an event, the character’s life is forever changed. I feel like…
Writing Challenge May 2021 (Results)
https://authorryanmurphy.com/writers-challenge-may-2021/In May, I entered into the AutoCrit Writing Challenge. There were over 250 submissions from six continents. Ten finalists were chosen to be published in…
Elements of The Writing Craft by Robert Olmstead
Olmstead breaks down the elements of the writing craft into six parts.
Day 14/14 Writing Challenge: Deadline
Write, edit and publish a new story of fewer than 5,000 words in 14 days. I’ve been behind a few days on posting, so flash…
Day 9/14 Writing Challenge: Revision Begins
Autocrit (https://www.autocrit.com/) has identified some major tense inconsistency and revealed a ton of filler words. So far I’ve cut the wordcount from 5,700 to 5,500…
Day 8/14 Writing Challenge: Fáilte
Write, edit and publish a story fewer than 5,000 in 14 days. I have the entire story drafted. Came in a bit heavy at 5742…
Day 7/14 Writing Challenge: Oak Grove
Write, edit and publish a new story fewer than 5,000. Siobhan nodded at the Archdruid and locked eyes with Dhoul. She closes her eyes and…
Day 6/14 of the Writing Challenge: Not Mine.
So far, 3,876 words from a 5,000-word maximum. The scene is set for the final confrontation. All I need to do is get the remainder…
Day 5/14 Writing Challenge: Kingfisher
Write, edit, and publish a short story fewer than 5,000 words in 14 days. They spent the afternoon together under the sun. Dhoul lay flat…