StoryADay

Gabriela Pereira of DIYMFA talks about her belief that you don't go to a workshop, you workshop writing and what that looks like in her DIYMFA community. ::LINKS:: Gabriela's free series: https://storyaday.org/diymfaworkshop Writing Prompt: https://storyaday.org/13-pereira/ The StoryADay 3-Day Workshop: https://storyaday.org/3dc  

How is writing like a martial art or a Montesorri school? Find out in my interview with DIYMFA's Gabriela Pereira And stay tuned for my thoughts on Caroline Kim's prompt for the StoryADay Challenge   ::Links:: Caroline Kim's Writing Prompt: https://storyaday.org/2021-day-14/ Register for Gabriela's workshop: https://storyaday.org/diymfaworkshop/  

Going from week 2 to week 3 of the challenge, something wonderful happens...things start to get weird, and it becomes about 'getting it done' not 'making it good'. And that is a gift. ::LINKS:: This week's writing prompt, from Roxane Gay: https://storyaday.org/2021-day-07 The 3 Day Challenge: https://storyaday.org/3dc

What are you learning about writing in this, week 1, of the StoryADay September challenge, 2021? Let's talk... PLUS my extended notes on last week's writing prompt from award-winning writer Fran Wilde.0 ::LINKS:: Join the Challenge+ https://stada.me/challengeplus Fran Wilde Prompt: https://storyaday.org/2021-day-01 3-Day Challenge: https://storyaday.org/3dc

StoryADay Superstars: https://members.storyaday.org/join-superstars StoryADay September sign up: https://storyaday.org/signup

Writing can be a solitary act, but being a writer can't be. In this episode I celebrate all the knowledge we have at our fingertips AND the generosity of writers. Includes a writing prompt from writer Premee Mohamed. LINKS Premee Mohamed's Writing Prompt (Text) https://storyaday.org/20-mohamed/ Buy Premee Mohamed's books: https://stada.me/racpremee Join me at a 5-Day Retreat in Pennsylvania: https://stada.me/5day2021

If you’re serious about your writing, doesn’t it seem like you should be working on your novel or the story-you-want-to-get-published rather than messing about with writing prompts? Respectfully, no. Using writing prompts has many benefits, if you’re getting good prompts and you know how to use them.   :LINKS: Writing prompts: https://storyaday.org/category/inspiration/writing-prompts/ The 3-Day Challenge: https://storyaday.org/3dc

If Simone Biles can get Gymnast's Block, and Simone Manuel can get Swimmer's Block, can we stop staying Writer's Block isn't real?  In this episode I talk about performance, confidence, skills and why we need to start being kind to ourselves. Also includes a writing prompt that puts your character in an uncomfortable situation. :LINKS: John Burns Murdoch's Tweet Thread: https://twitter.com/jburnmurdoch/status/1420026131604979719 Babies belly-laughing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L49VXZwfup8 Animal friendships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c0CyjhwtGg

What are you working on right now, and how do you work? Do you flit between projects or knuckle down and master each skill? That's what I'm talking about this week on the podcast. Also, I talk a little about the new Kindle Vella project... ::LINKS:: http://storyaday.org/episode216 https://storyaday.org/3dc My latest column at WriterUnboxed: https://stada.me/wu8  

This week I talk about a concept you either love or hate: consistency. If you're a hater (like I was) I'm here with some new ways for you to think about consistency that will contribute to that beloved word: progress. ::LINKS:: Join the I, WRITER Course: https://stada.me/iwriter