The Murphy Basic Method
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You have the story. I have the method.
"Replaced" - The Book That Broke My Perfectionism Cycle
My MacBook died and all I had was a Chromebook and pure frustration, so I challenged myself to read a news story, get inspired, and write and publish a short book in one day. I didn't make it in a day, but "Replaced" was written and published, in just two days.
Around 8,000 words and a two-day sprint taught me that a book CAN be published quickly. Is it perfect? No. But it is published, and you know that is a huge hurdle!
"Replaced" became my proof of concept that The Murphy Method actually works - and that done is better than perfect.
Set against the backdrop of Michigan's dying factory towns and Arkansas's hopes of revival, "Replaced" examines what happens when we optimize humans out of the economy.
In this near-future America, economic nationalism and artificial intelligence forge an alliance that no one saw coming—except the people living it.
For readers who question if progress always means improvement, and anyone who's ever felt expendable in the name of efficiency.
This book represents my breakthrough moment: when I stopped waiting for "perfect" and started publishing stories that matter.
Stop Letting These Kill Your Publishing Dreams
Perfectionism Paralysis
Your "masterpiece" sits unfinished for years because it's never quite ready
Expensive Formatting
Professional formatting costs hundreds, making you want it to be even more perfect
Technical Overwhelm
Publishing platforms, ISBN numbers, cover design - where do you even start?
What if you could publish your first book this weekend?
I figured out The Murphy Method when my MacBook died and all I had was a Chromebook and pure frustration. I challenged myself to write and publish a short book in one day (took two days, but who's counting?).
Now I'm teaching other writers how to bridge that same gap.
Ready to Become a Published Author?
You're ready to break the perfectionism cycle, so here's my streamlined approach: We'll start with a 15-minute discovery call where we'll discuss your writing goals and publishing timeline to see if we're a good fit. If so, we'll outline your specific needs and which tools and methods will serve you best. You'll share your vision for your published work, and I'll create a custom roadmap for you within 2 business days. Then we'll review it together and map out your path from idea to published author.
My Publishing Journey
Go from perfectionism to published in a weekend.
The Perfectionism Trap
I'd been working for years on a sci-fi book that I passionately care about, but I couldn't release it before it was absolutely done. The cycle: write → revise → doubt → revise more → never publish.
The Breakthrough Moment
My MacBook died. All I had was a Chromebook and pure frustration. So I challenged myself: read a news story, write a book in one day, and publish it. I didn't make it in one day, but "Replaced" was written and published in just two days.
The Method Was Born
8,000 words. Two-day sprint. Published book. That frustration-fueled experiment became The Murphy Method - proof that simple publishing actually works and that done is better than perfect.
Ready to Break Your Own Perfectionism Cycle?
The same method that got me from frustrated writer to published author in a weekend can work for you too.
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Murphy Freelance Publishing
The bridge between your idea and published work.
I've spent 20+ years helping entrepreneurs and companies transform their expertise into technical documents and engaging content. My professional writing background taught me how to capture any voice and make complex ideas accessible, and I learned what makes content actually work by writing across industries.
Now I'm teaching writers how to bridge that same gap themselves - from idea to published work using AI writing tools that enhance YOUR creativity, rather than do the work for you. Just like a mechanic does better work with high-quality tools, a writer creates better stories with the right creative tools at their disposal.
The Murphy Basic Method for simple publishing provides everything you need to go from idea to published eBook, with no need for any special software. All you need is Google Docs and my guide.
Whether you're writing fiction, non-fiction, or children's books, I help you develop your craft with AI tools that strengthen your voice (not replace it) and guide you through my proven publishing systems - from basic eBook publishing to professional print formatting.
Currently, I'm teaching myself Adobe InDesign template design to expand beyond digital publishing. My first hardcover and paperback releases are coming soon, and I'll be developing the Murphy Pro Method to help other authors achieve professional print formatting as well.
You have the story. I have the method.
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