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In a week when a(nother) rockstar writer is falling from their pedestal, I made a case for the rest of us being brave enough to complete and release our work into the world; to flood the reading public with good options, and not worry about what might happen if we accidentally become successful.   LINKS: Contact: https://storyaday.org/contact The StoryADay Challenge Handbook: https://storyaday.org/challenge-handbook

Want more joy and less angst, in your writing life?  I have some suggestions, that will helo you create and stick to a writing practice that works for you, right now. LINKS StoryADay Handbook: https://storyaday.org/challenge-handbook BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habits: https://amzn.to/4chLUmd (affiliate link)

Why can you write so well during challenges like StoryADay May but struggle to motivate yourself outside challenges? In this episode I dig into why challenges work AND how you can create and refine your own processes for replicating that success in your writing life.   LINKS: StoryADay Challenge Handbook: https://storyaday.org/challenge-handbook

Do you have a system for consistently seeking out feedback on your completed pieces? Could that system use a few tweaks? What is this word, 'system' I keep using (and how dare I)? All this and more, in this week's episode... LINKS Critique Week: https://storyaday.org/critique StoryADay Challenge Handbook: https://storyaday.org/challenge-handbook

In which I talk about how StoryADay May 2024 is going (spoiler: it's going great!) and how much fun everyone is having, and the best ways to participate, even if you don't want to write a story every day. CHAPTERS: hapters [00:01:08] How Is StoryADay May 2024 going? [00:01:30] Join The Discussion [00:02:24] The Challenge Handbook Benefits [00:04:51] The Experience of StoryADay May in 2024 [00:05:10] Week 1 - Come To Your Desk [00:05:48] Week 2 - The Elements of Craft [00:08:03] Week 3 - The Art of the Short Story [00:09:10] Wish I'd Known Then...Podcast Appearance (Short stories for novelists) [00:11:15] Fun With Short Stories [00:12:45] The Benefits of Community & How to be A Good Literary Citizen [00:17:29] Wish I'd Known Then...podcast - other topics we covered [00:19:08] Indie vs Traditional Publishing [00:20:39] If You're Having Difficulty Writing or Staying Motivated to Write... LINKS StoryADay Challenge: https://storyaday.org StoryADay Challenge Handbook: https://storyaday.org/challenge-handbook Wish I'd Known Then...Podcast: https://stada.me/wishidknown

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Writer Windy Lynn Harris discusses ways to write flash fiction, emphasizing being specific, editing, and finding your authentic voice. She also touches on the benefits of short creative work during the pandemic, setting goals, and the importance of community support for writers.

Learn how to participate in the StoryADay Challenge with personalized rules. Discover the importance of having fun, seeking the right support, and using prompts. Embrace imperfection in your writing journey and connect with a supportive writing community for motivation and growth.

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  “In a digital world saturated with technicolor brilliance and filtered, unobtainable beauty, modern humans seem unmoored and at sea. We crave stories to tell us who we are.” – Min Jin Lee, Best American Short Stories 2023   LINKS: StoryADay.org/what-we-crave