Philip Hurst

Philip Hurst

26
Apr
A stick man saying "tis but a scribble"

Why I Write Things No One Will Read

With everything being online and the increasing tendency of the human race to overshare, there are an awful lot of
4 min read
23
Apr
Poem: Problem Solving Problem

Poem: Problem Solving Problem

A poem about problems
1 min read
19
Apr
What I learnt this week: Log Lines

What I learnt this week: Log Lines

This week I learned that writing a log line can help clarify a story. I recently picked up a copy
3 min read
12
Apr
Project update: Mapped it

Project update: Mapped it

Hello, Today's really short post is all about maps. Why maps? Because I've drawn some maps.
2 min read
29
Mar
How a single word makes a massive difference

How a single word makes a massive difference

This week, I learned how one little word can make a huge difference. Hold on: This week, I learned how
2 min read
26
Mar
Flash Fiction: Prepped

Flash Fiction: Prepped

This flash fiction idea came to me while I was on a train. I have no more context to offer.
2 min read
22
Mar
What Writers Can Learn From the First Page of American Fiction

What Writers Can Learn From the First Page of American Fiction

Phil Hurst breaks down what writers can learn from the first page of the Oscar winning screenplay of American Fiction.
6 min read
19
Mar
Poem: Wet Paint

Poem: Wet Paint

It really bugs me when people leave signs out for longer than they are needed. Gig posters weeks after the
1 min read
15
Mar
My Old Stuff Ain't Half Bad

My Old Stuff Ain't Half Bad

Why do I think all my old work is no good? And if it's not, what should I do to fix it?
4 min read
12
Mar
Flash Fiction: Canada Games

Flash Fiction: Canada Games

This is a short, semi-autobiographical flash fiction that I've had sitting on my (virtual) desk for a while.
2 min read