Seven peices of ‘advice’ you NEVER need to hear again, on the topic of revision. Come with me on a myth-busting adventure. Plus a writing prompt called The Post-Modern Pop Song ::Links:: This episode: storyaday.org/episode228 3-Day Challenge: storyday.org/3dc The Writing Prompt: https://stada.me/prompt-pop Ready to write today, not “some day”?
This post came as a response to a question I posed about revision: how you approach it and how you feel about it. This answer was so good, I asked Tony if I could repost it here. Thanks Tony! I have no trouble revising my work. I usually want it to be as good as … Continue reading “On Revision by Tony Conaway”
What To Expect During StoryADay’s Critique Week Listen to me talk about critique, who’s involved, what people will tell you, what you should tell other people The Power Of Being Vulnerable There’s a vulnerability and trust in the act of sharing your work, that encourages deep connections to grow. Critique groups make you feel that … Continue reading “Revision & Critique Essentials”
This month at StoryADay we’re all about revisions. This episode takes a look at how to revise your short stories without becoming overwhelmed, and invites you to think about submitting a story to StoryADay’s showcase: Storyfest, coming up on June 23-24. Another new episode of Write Every Day, Not “Some Day”
StoryADay May is over and now we get to celebrate. This episode talks about upcoming themes at the StoryADay blog, the Serious Writers’ Accountability Group and the upcoming StoryFest showcase of all our hard work Another new episode of Write Every Day, Not “Some Day”
Now that StoryADay May is in the rear view mirror, it’s time to dig out some of your stories and see what you can do to spruce them up. Now, before you panic, I have a whole episode for you on learning to love revision. Give it a listen. Your stories are worth it! Another … Continue reading “084 – Learn To Love Revision”
This, here is some excellent advice, on taking feedback (tl;dr: timing is important, as is the source, as is your gut) http://neil-gaiman.tumblr.com/post/150773559346/hi-im-half-way-through-the-first-draft-of-my
As we sit here, there are only seven days left in May. Seven more stories and then you’re free to take a break, keep writing, set your stories on fire or, preferably revise them into works of genius. To help you out with that latter option I’ve recruited Gabriela Pereira from DIYMFA.com to give you … Continue reading “Climbing Mount Revision One Step At A Time”
I’m excited to announce our very first free, live teleseminar coming up this Friday. StoryADay May is all about a creative splurge: massive amounts of writing, experimentation and fun. With any luck we all came out with a handful of stories that surprised us: they were really quite good and maybe there were some that … Continue reading “Get your story publication-ready with the StoryADay Editing & Revision Seminar”
https://s3.amazonaws.com/StoryADay/cleansweep/Videos/Creative+CoachingOfferWithCaptions.mp4 Let’s Talk You know you’re a writer. You know you have something to give to the world… But you aren’t getting as far as you’d like, as quickly as you want. It’s hard to write and motivate yourself to do the work. Perhaps you need a boss. WRITING COACHING Until now, I’ve only offered … Continue reading “1:1 with Julie”
No More Math! Keep track of your word count, hours in chair, editing and revision, and the level of intensity of your work, and let the StoryADay spreadsheet do all the calculations for you. 12 months of tracking, made simple Google Sheets excel version StoryADay How to use the tracker Discover More StoryADay Support FIND … Continue reading “!LP Productivity Tracker Download”
https://s3.amazonaws.com/StoryADay/cleansweep/Videos/Creative+CoachingOfferWithCaptions.mp4 Let’s Talk You know you’re a writer. You know you have something to give to the world… But you aren’t getting as far as you’d like, as quickly as you want. It’s hard to write and motivate yourself to do the work. Perhaps you need a boss. WRITING COACHING Until now, I’ve only offered … Continue reading “Writing Coaching with Julie”
Your Writing Life Masterclass Lesson 2 – A Framework for Success https://s3.amazonaws.com/StoryADay/cleansweep/Launch+Materials/IWC/IWC+2021-07/YourWritingLife2FrameworkForSuccess.MP4 Join the I, WRITER Course Prefer to read? Scroll down. If you came here from a link and haven’t registered yet for the whole Your Writing Life masterclass, make sure you’re on the list: GET THE WHOLE SERIES Welcome back. I’m Julie Duffy, … Continue reading “Your Writing Life Lesson 2 for LC2023”
Your Writing Life Masterclass It’s Time for a New Approach to Writing https://s3.amazonaws.com/StoryADay/cleansweep/Launch+Materials/IWC/IWC+2021-07/IWC_WritingLife1ANewApproach.mp4 Join the I, WRITER Course Prefer to read? Scroll down! If you came here from a link and haven’t registered yet for the whole Your Writing Life masterclass, make sure you’re on the list: GET THE WHOLE SERIES TELL ME HOW YOU … Continue reading “Your Writing Life Lesson 1 – LC2023”
In which I answer questions sent in by the StoryADay Community about how to overcome their writing challenges.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/StoryADay/cleansweep/Marketing+Video+Clips/Change+Your+Email+Signature+To+_Writer_.mp4 Task 0 – A Bonusi Challenge if you declare to the world that you’re a writer, your subconscious is going to start supporting you in doing the things that a writer does like: Making time on your calendar for writing Making notes about character arcs, Reading more, Actually starting to write short stories. If … Continue reading “5-Day Manifesto All-In-One”
Your Writing Life Masterclass Lesson 2 – A Framework for Success https://s3.amazonaws.com/StoryADay/cleansweep/Launch+Materials/IWC/IWC+2021-07/YourWritingLife2FrameworkForSuccess.MP4 Join the I, WRITER Course Prefer to read? Scroll down. If you came here from a link and haven’t registered yet for the whole Your Writing Life masterclass, make sure you’re on the list: GET THE WHOLE SERIES Welcome back. I’m Julie Duffy, … Continue reading “Your Writing Life Lesson 2 for Launch Club”
Days Hours Minutes Seconds Your Writing Life Masterclass It’s Time for a New Approach to Writing https://s3.amazonaws.com/StoryADay/cleansweep/Launch+Materials/IWC/IWC+2021-07/IWC_WritingLife1ANewApproach.mp4 Join the I, WRITER Course Prefer to read? Scroll down! If you came here from a link and haven’t registered yet for the whole Your Writing Life masterclass, make sure you’re on the list: GET THE WHOLE SERIES … Continue reading “Your Writing Life Lesson 1 for Launch Club”
If you want to improve your writing you know you have to revise your writing. But, in my work with writers I encounter a lot of resistance when it comes to revision. Some of this resistance comes from myths around the best way to revise and edit your own writing. I’m here to bust seven … Continue reading “7 Myths About Revising your Writing”
After a challenge like StoryADay (or a lifetime of writing) you may be asking, “How can I revise my writing so I can get published, without becoming distracted, discouraged or overwhelmed?” I have a system for figuring out that very thing, that will help you identify and work on the stories that will keep you … Continue reading “Getting Great Feedback – A Process”
In 2021-22 I’ll be tackling these topics: October – Revision & CritiqueNovember – Elements of a sceneDecember – Writing Summaries (and Queries)January 2022 – Submitting your Stories to PublicationsFebrurary – Revision & CritiqueMarch – Point of ViewApril – Writing the Short StoryMay – StoryADay May 2022/Finish Your DraftsJune – Revision & CritiqueJuly – Overcoming PerfectionismAugust – … Continue reading “Editorial Calendar 2021-22”
Days Hours Minutes Seconds Your Writing Life Masterclass Lesson 2 – A Framework for Success https://s3.amazonaws.com/StoryADay/cleansweep/Launch+Materials/IWC/IWC+2021-07/YourWritingLife2FrameworkForSuccess.MP4 Join the I, WRITER Course Prefer to read? Scroll down. If you came here from a link and haven’t registered yet for the whole Your Writing Life masterclass, make sure you’re on the list: GET THE WHOLE SERIES Welcome … Continue reading “Your Writing Life Lesson 2”
Days Hours Minutes Seconds Your Writing Life Masterclass It’s Time for a New Approach to Writing https://s3.amazonaws.com/StoryADay/cleansweep/Launch+Materials/IWC/IWC+2021-07/IWC_WritingLife1ANewApproach.mp4 Join the I, WRITER Course Prefer to read? Scroll down! If you came here from a link and haven’t registered yet for the whole Your Writing Life masterclass, make sure you’re on the list: GET THE WHOLE SERIES … Continue reading “Your Writing Life Lesson 1”
Last week’s prompt encouraged you to describe everything in terms of smell. It was tough, wasn’t it? But I’ll bet you discovered some things about your go-to style of description and how you could branch out a little. This week is, I think, a little easier, focusing as it does on sound. It’s a sense … Continue reading “[Write On Wednesday] Sound”
Guest Prompt Thank you so much for your interest in providing a prompt for the StoryADay May challenge Enter Prompt In Form Now F. A. Q. What kind of writing prompt should I provide? Prompts for StoryADay May can be anything from a word to a picture or a list of unrelated phrases. Or it … Continue reading “Guest Prompt Form”
Critique Week Waitlist Thanks for signing up for more info about the Critique Week. I’ll be in touch soon. In the meantime, here are some more resources for you: What To Expect During StoryADay’s Critique Week Listen to me talk about critique, who’s involved, what people will tell you, what you should tell other people … Continue reading “Critique Week Waitlist Thanks”
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 Ready to write today, not “some day”?
Your Writing Life – Part 2 https://s3.amazonaws.com/StoryADay/public/WritingLife2The+Framework.mp4 | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Making It Easier Welcome back. I’m Julie Duffy, the host of StoryADay, and your guide through this series about getting more productive, more creative and more fulfilled as a writer, while building more ease into your writing life. … Continue reading “Your Writing Life Part 2”
Your Writing Life – Part 1 https://s3.amazonaws.com/StoryADay/public/WritingLife1WhyWritingSeemsSoHard.mp4 | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Join the I WRITER Course “Why Is Writing so Hard?!” There’s more to a writing life than simply sitting down at your desk and writing. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. You can make steady progress … Continue reading “Your Writing Life”
During 2020 I’ll be tackling these topics: January – Habits – putting in place the behaviors we need to write February – Romance – it’s not just for the ladies! March – Show, Don’t Tell – the techniques you’ll need to master April – Prepping – Introducing the WRITER Code May – WRITE – The … Continue reading “2020 Editorial Calendar”
On Wednesdays, I provide a writing prompt aimed at sparking a short story, with tips and advice included. Want them in your inbox? Subscribe now! The Prompt Write a story in which your characters go to a party Tips
A 6-part journey through the short story.
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