StoryADay

During StoryADay I like to give you meaty writing exercises disguised as prompts. This week I'm giving you seven mini-prompts that you can use to juice up an existing work-in-progress or to spark a new one. You can find all these prompts here: https://storyaday.org/sftw101 Playlist of YouTube Short writing prompts Sign up for the StoryADay May Challenge here: https://storyaday.org/signup

Dive into the vibrant world of writing as the speaker shares their excitement about Blue Sky, a nurturing space for connections. Discover the unique challenges and joys of flash fiction, emphasizing community support through workshops. Explore valuable resources for writers, including an innovative iWriter course and an engaging book club. Finally, unlock your creativity with inspiring writing prompts that encourage ongoing exploration and self-discovery in your literary journey.

It's that time of year again, when we look back at what happened last year in our lives and what we hope to make happen next year in our writing lives.  1-6 projects Planning Pie: LINKS: Register for the Annual Planning Workshop Join the StoryADay Superstars

Dive into the world of short stories with a passionate critique of the Best American Short Story Collection. Discover why exploring a variety of genres can enhance your writing. The importance of reader reactions and peer feedback is emphasized, along with insights from critique groups. Exciting plans for a book club revolving around contemporary literature are teased, inviting listeners to engage deeply with modern storytelling. Get ready for upcoming changes, including guest interviews and a fresh focus on writing!

How to write realistic, fascinating characters that readers adore...and what it can teach you about BEING a writer...   LINKS One Story Challenge: https://storyaday.org/one-story-signup

This week's StoryADay podcast is about loving your writing and sharing the love! Yes, there is stuff about marketing your writing in here, but don't let that put you off.  CHAPTERS 00:00 StADa321 - Being You 01:09 The One-Story Challenge: Show, Don't Tell Edition 08:07 Marketing LINKS The One-Story Challenge - Show Don't Tell Edition: https://storyaday.org/one-story-signup Elizabeth Wheatley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisabethwheatley Elizabeth Wheatley's Books: https://elisabethwheatley.com/collections/books-ebooks

Sometimes it seems like success comes easily to other people when it feels so elusive to us. But there are secrets to making it more likely you'll be one of those success stories, and that's what I'm talking about this week on the StoryADay Podcast. Whether you're a writer or not, I think you'll like this one! LINKS: Tell me what you're celebrating: https://storyaday.org/the-secret-to-sticking-with-it/ The StoryADay Handbook: https://storyaday.org/challenge-handbook CHAPTERS: 00:00 The Engine Of Success for Writers 01:13 Things I Learned About Motivation, from My Kids 03:49 Our Inner Writer Is Just A Kid 07:36 The Characteristics of Resilient People 10:46 Steal the Strategies of Resilient People   Follow along https://storyaday.org Instagram: https://instagram.com/storyadaymay  

In which I share revelations from my recent travels to Scotland, and talk about the importance of seeing the wonder in everyday life.  0:00 Find Wonder Everywhere 10:14 This Week's Assignment 17:49 Your gift to the world LINKS Leave a comment: https://storyaday.org/find-wonder-everywhere Handbook: https://storyaday.org/challenge-handbook  

This week I share what worked from StoryADay May this year, including our secret weapon, the warm up and brainstorming exercises. 00:09: Inspiration from Unlikely Sources 04:31 Encouragement from Writing Friends 07:12 Building a Supportive Writing Community 10:28 Back to Fundamentals: Improving Your Writing Practice 11:58 Warm-Up and Brainstorming Exercises 20:40 Resources and Programs for Writers 24:43 Upcoming Topics and Conclusion LINKS The StoryADay Challenge Handbook: https://storyaday.org/challenge-handbook

Characters need to need something. They need to want something. Otherwise, it's just a series of things happening to a character...and readers won't care. In this episode I share a writing prompt and lesson from my year-long email series, StoryAWeek, which you can start today,all about creating a story in which a character needs something.  I also talk about creating suspense in creative and marketing writing, and about why it's so important to build a writing practice. LINKS Mary Robinette Kowal interview StoryAWeek StoryADay Challenge Handbook