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. 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...