Tag: P.J. Murphy

Why is being an author all about ‘murdering your darlings’ and ‘letting go of your babies’? By P.J. Murphy

The expression ‘murder your darlings’ was originally expressed by Arthur Quiller-Couch[1] before being popularised by Stephen King[2]. It refers to pieces of writing you are proud of but which don’t add to the overall story. This resonates with me. It’s one thing to live… Continue Reading “Why is being an author all about ‘murdering your darlings’ and ‘letting go of your babies’? By P.J. Murphy”