Hi, I'm Julie...
…and I help writers like you build a creative practice that is rewarding and fits your life, today, not ‘some day’.
some ways I can help
Short story framework
Get the story structure that will help you brainstorm and complete a short story any time. Includes my top tips for delighting readers.
i, WRITER Course
Next: develop your writing practice by joining us on this 6-module journey where you'll write up to 11 story drafts and learn the skills to build a satisfying writing practice.
Writing Articles & Advice
Writing articles, prompts, podcasts and interviews from 2010 until today. Check out the archives and stay up to date with the best in writing inspiration from StoryADay
3-Day Challenge
Start here: a self-paced online writing 'retreat' that teaches you all you need to know to start, develop and finish three short stories and discover your own best practices as a writer...who writes!
Story Prompt archive
Dive into the archive of writing prompts I've been building since 2010. Includes tips & writing advice on character, plot, point of view, tension...and how to finish stories!
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Ready for more? Join our virtual year-round writing conference, retreat, workshop, and mastermind group. Open to new members periodically. Find out more now!
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Writing Articles & Advice
Writing articles, prompts, podcasts and interviews from 2010 until today. Check out the archives and stay up to date with the best in writing inspiration from StoryADay
Recent Posts
Everything Else, We Can Learn
Do you believe that you have a right to write? Not that people in general have a general right to be creative. Do you believe
Eyes On Your Own Paper
There are so many ways to get discouraged, as a writer. Let’s not allow Social Media spats to become another. This week I talk about
The Value of Morning Pages
Some writers become discouraged by the Morning Pages practice: It can feel like running on a treadmill to nowhere, never sure if you’re making progress.So how do you know if you’re ‘doing Morning Pages correctly’?
This morning when I had a realization that might convince you to try (or enjoy) Morning pages, yourself.
What Should You Write, Today?
It’s a new year, full of promise…too much promise, perhaps? A new year can feel like that beautiful notebook someone gave you as a gift:
What To Write, Today
Know you want to write, but can’t get started? Why not start a fun project, just for you? :: LINKS:: This episode: https://storyaday.org/episode237 @faithbougan’s tweet:
You Can Do It!
I’m guest posting at Writer Unboxed today and it’s all about how to make writing Feel more Fun. Check it out and join in the
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Writing a story a day has been very good practice to develop a positive orientation to writing endeavors, not to mention that it has led me to meet new people, be part of a community and find my writing feet again.
