# Brenda Murphy

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Character Arcs: The Key to Relatable Stories

Welcome to "Writing While Distracted," the podcast dedicated to helping writers harness their creative energy amidst distractions. I'm Brenda Murphy, your NeuroSpicy writing coach, and in today's episode, we delve into a topic that often confounds new writers: the difference between character arcs …

Mastering Revision: Genre, Continuity, and Research

Welcome to another episode of Writing While Distracted, the podcast that guides you from scattered thoughts to literary brilliance. Hosted by Brenda Murphy, your NeuroSpicy writing coach, this episode delves into the intertwined elements of genre conventions, continuity, and research in the revisio…

Crafting Authentic Dialogue: Unleash Your Characters' Voices

Welcome to "Writing While Distracted," the podcast that transforms scattered thoughts into literary brilliance. I'm Brenda Murphy, your neuro-spicy writing coach, and today, we're diving into the art of dialogue in your writing. Dialogue can make or break a novel, and for many, it’s the most chall…

Plays Well with Others: Working with Beta Readers, Editors, and More

Welcome back to "Writing While Distracted" with your NeuroSpicy writing coach, Brenda Murphy. In this episode, we dive deep into the revision process, exploring how to effectively collaborate with beta readers, developmental editors, and copy editors to refine your manuscript. We begin by addressi…

Mastering Editing with 25 Tips for Neurodiverse Writers

Welcome to Writing While Distracted, where scattered thoughts transform into literary brilliance. Join Brenda Murphy, your NeuroSpicy writing coach, as she dives into challenges neurodiverse writers face, particularly in editing. Discover invaluable tips to conquer distractions and utilize your str…

Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Manuscript Submission

Welcome to another engaging episode of "Writing While Distracted" with your Neuro Spicy writing coach, Brenda Murphy. In this episode, we delve into the emotional journey involved in submitting your creative work for evaluation. Explore the four stages of submission: elation, anxiety, anger, and re…

How to Keep Writing When You Want to Burn It All Down

Welcome to "Writing While Distracted," a podcast dedicated to helping writers navigate the often chaotic world of creativity and distraction. I'm your host, Brenda Murphy, a NeuroSpicy writing coach, here to transform scattered thoughts into literary brilliance. This episode focuses on those overw…

Unplug, Boundaries, Write: Five Ways to Carve out Creative Space

Brenda Murphy offers five practical, compassionate strategies for writers—especially neurodivergent and burnt-out creators—to protect their focus and revive their creativity amid constant chaos. Learn how to create before you consume, set boundaries, unplug for sensory rest, use morning pages to c…

Beyond 10,000 Hours: How Writers Really Get Better

Brenda Murphy explains the 10,000-hour theory and explains that mastery requires three things: a clear, controllable goal, deliberate practice focused on challenging skills, and targeted feedback. Time alone won’t improve your writing without intention. She gives practical steps for writers, pick …

“No” Isn’t the End: Building Creative Resilience After Rejection

In this episode Brenda Murphy—your NeuroSpicy writing coach—walks through how to handle manuscript rejection, especially for neurodivergent creators with rejection sensitivity. She explains why publishing decisions are business choices, how to learn from feedback, and why self-publishing is a power…