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A poem about problems
This week I learned that writing a log line can help clarify a story. I recently picked up a copy of 'Save the Cat' by Blake Snyder, which is peddled as the last book on screenwriting I'll ever need. (He's written lots of other
Hello, Today's really short post is all about maps. Why maps? Because I've drawn some maps. I have been looking through (very slowly) my fantasy novel and realised that I was mentioning a lot of place names, and travel distances, without really having a clear idea
Phil Hurst breaks down what writers can learn from the first page of the Oscar winning screenplay of American Fiction.
It really bugs me when people leave signs out for longer than they are needed. Gig posters weeks after the gigs. Roadwork warnings after the road is completed. While I could write an essay, I thought I'd share everyone some time and write a short poem expressing my
A list of my current projects with some pretty cool AI imagery
How Phil is going to use his blog to get a book deal.
Phil wants a book deal, and he's sharing what he learns along the way.
This week, I learned how one little word can make a huge difference. Hold on: This week, I learned how one little word will make a huge difference. Hmmm. The first one. What am I on about? This all started when I saw a Kindle advert for a book. I
This flash fiction idea came to me while I was on a train. I have no more context to offer. Deep, right? I hope you enjoy it 😄 Prepped The ash falls started, just like the radio said they would. The town in the valley below sparkles with juttering lights as
Phil Hurst breaks down what writers can learn from the first page of the Oscar winning screenplay of American Fiction.
It really bugs me when people leave signs out for longer than they are needed. Gig posters weeks after the gigs. Roadwork warnings after the road is completed. While I could write an essay, I thought I'd share everyone some time and write a short poem expressing my
Why do I think all my old work is no good? And if it's not, what should I do to fix it?
This is a short, semi-autobiographical flash fiction that I've had sitting on my (virtual) desk for a while. I'm not a fan of leaving things sitting around, so after a quick tidy up I thought I'd share it. I hope you like it -
How to deal better with rejection as a writer
A poem about eternal love, the inherent fragility of civilisation and how fleeting life is. In four verses. Easy.
While talking to friends about my writing (and yes, flogging this website to try and increase the number of subscribers) someone asked why, with 20,000 books being published a year, I carried on writing. Did I not think it was a fool’s errand? This is the kind of
A love poem about daffodils
Before I get going time for a quick update on the book deal search: All Good Things is still being considered by two publishers. I've had another rejection but no proper feedback, which is fine. Writing is a lonely game. It’s one of those hobbies that require
Here's a little poem about a little spider with a sting in the tail. People who already subscribe don't see the signup prompt below! Tiny spider You know I love all God’s creatures But you are on the car roof I wish you peace Your
