“Too much stage direction” is a critique I’ve received but didn’t really understand. So I read up on it. Yes, in fact, I was doing…
Day 7 of NaNo 2021.
Seven writing sessions in seven days. I’ve heard people say revision is the hard part. So far, I hardest part in revision has been looking…
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…
Characterization and Brigid Saehe
Into part two of Elements of the Writing Craft, going from Storytelling into Characterization. The lessons continue to be challenging. After all, the examples are…
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…
Reflecting on Progress and Habits
Working through Elements of the Writing Craft has been challenging. Even though the lessons are short, I spend about an hour on each of them.…