Russell F. HirschOct 25, 20232 minDescriptive Language that SparklesKill your darlings! Get to the point! Plot over prose! How many times have you heard advice about simplifying your writing for middle...
Russell F. HirschOct 11, 20231 minSIWC - Simply Inspiring Writers' ConferenceWe all know the feeling of finding our tribe. Whether we were kids discovering new friends on the playground, teens navigating a new...
Russell F. HirschJan 22, 20173 Wonderful Writing ResourcesWell, we’ve turned the page on 2016 and are getting into the swing of the new year, but if you’re still seeking fresh inspirations for...
Russell F. HirschDec 20, 2016The Hero’s Journey – Climax!Huzzah! We have reached the Climax, the grand hurrah, the big shebang, a moment so exciting that only funny-sounding words can express...
Russell F. HirschDec 11, 2016The Hero’s Journey – Propelling EventThe beginning of THE END! We enter the third and final phase of a hero’s journey plot line. Act 3 Propelling Event Climax (aka Death &...
Russell F. HirschAug 26, 2015The Hero’s Journey – An IntroductionSo far, as a writer, I have found no theory more useful or compelling than that of the “Hero’s Journey.” When I go to writing conferences...
Russell F. HirschAug 25, 2013The “Well that was convenient… oh, wait!” TechniqueI’ve encountered a lot of storytelling and screenwriting tips that say something like: “Coincidences are great for getting your character...