Russell F. HirschAug 303 minImagine that! Opening and Closing ImagesGreat books begin with great openings. It’s our first taste of a story that will excite, move, and enthrall us. And endings are just as...
Russell F. HirschAug 162 minMaking Music With WordsGreat writing has two main components: The “storytelling” component — big, structural things, like an exciting plot, good pacing, and...
Russell F. HirschAug 27, 2017Reflections on a Creative Writing DegreeNext month I finish my Master’s degree, so I thought it time to weigh in on a question many aspiring writers ask : should I get a degree...