StoryADay

Is this the year you transform yourself into a writer? Thinking about participating in StoryADay May? I have tips, tricks, and behind-the-scenes info from the 12th annual StoryADay May. Make sure you're signed up: ::LINKS:: http://storyaday.org/signup https://stada.me/writer-code Be A Best Seller Summit with Emma Dhesi - http://stada.me/emma Reading Room: http://stada.me/read  

Do you see structure as freeing or stifling? I talk about that and the  upcoming free WRITER Code masterclass (2021 edition) in this week's show along with a brief flash fiction writing prompt LINKS Are you taking the StoryADay May challenge this year? Sign up now: https://storyaday.org/signup Writing prompt: https://storyaday.org/wow-flash-moment

There is a danger zone between our aspirations and the moment when our writing practice begins to click. You can navigate it safely if you Mind the GAP. Also: My ShortLIST for figuring out which courses and events to sign up for in the always-crowded summer of Writing Conferences and Festivals. It's an acronym-heavy episode this week, but it's all here to help you become the writer you know you're meant to be. MIND THE GAP Phase 1 - Getting Started (exciting) Phase 2 - Aaargh! (uncomfortable, danger zone) Phase 3 - Persistent progress (easy) Short LIST L - Learning I - Implementation S - Support T - Trust LINKS Shiny Object Syndrome Worksheet Deciding if you should invest in an event/course/book https://storyaday.org/shiny-objects/ Writing prompt https://storyaday.org/wow-sight

To engage with your audience there's no tool quite like an author website. Even if your social media presence is strong, it pays to have your own home on the web, and this week Nancy Fields of Fields Graphic Design is here to talk us through everything from how to set up a site, to what to put on each page. ::LINKS:: Nancy's site: https://fieldsgraphicdesign.com Writing Prompt: https://storyaday.org/wow-taste  

This week I invite you to think about why you do the things you do in your writing life...and how you can make some quick changes that yield big improvements. ::LINKS:: Leave a comment: https://storyaday.org/episode202 Get the 202-episode Podcast Table of Contents: https://storyaday.org/podcastlist Should You Buy The Next Book/Course Flowchart: https://storyaday.org/shiny-objects/ Writing Prompt: https://storyaday.org/wow-sound  

One of the first questions people ask me, as new writers, is "how can I get some feedback on my writing". In this episode I argue that might be the wrong question... Also: a writing prompt about one of the senses. ::LINKS:: Get the critique group primer: https://stada.me/vulnerable Writing Prompt: https://storyaday.org/wow-smell  

I look back on 200 episodes of this podcast and pull out lessons for every creative person and endeavor.  Plus, a writing prompt with a pep talk. ::LINKS:: Podcast Table of Contents: https://storyaday.org/podcastlist Writing Prompt: http://storyaday.org/listpeptalk

Matthew Salesses is the author of three novels -- one written in Flash Fiction -- and the writing handbook "Craft In The Real World". In this episode we talk about writing rules, audience, how to give and receive feedback and what it was like to write a flash fiction novel.   Photo credit: Grace Salesses

When Seth Godin talks about creative work, I listen. This week I talk about his new book "The Practice" and how we can rethink and build up our own creative practices. Also: if you're on the Clubhouse audio social app, you can follow me @julieduffy and join me at 4PM (Eastern US) every day next week for a creativity boost. Links: Comment on the questions in this episode: https://storyaday.org/episode198 The Practice at Amazon.com (not an affiliate link): http://stada.me/GodinPractice This week's Writing Prompt: https://storyaday.org/ow-achieve

In this episode I pay tribute to my writing buddy Tony Conaway; talk about Creative Wills; and organizing your writing archives and processes. ::Links:: Creative Will - http://stada.me/will Your Organizing Tips - http://stada.me/organize Tony's Tips for Revising: http://stada.me/tonyrevision A Writing Prompt: http://stada.me/tonyprompt