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Why is AI suddenly everywhere, right now and what should you be doing about it (and with it) as a creator?

Yesterday, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) caused an outcry when they seemed to allow some level of AI to be used in works nominated for their Nebula Awards. Two hours later, after an outcry from the writing community they backtracked and clarified that such works would NOT be eligible.

It’s an example of how fast-moving and thorny an issue AI policies are for writers, creatives, and the organizations and businesses that work with them: where should you stand, given the theft of intellectual property and the environmental impact of data centers, AND the reality that AI tools here now?

In this episode I share my perspective as someone who has been in the publishing world for 30 years and who has been watching the development of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Claude, for over three years.

I’ve been ‘behind the curtain’ of some of the early implementors in business, and I’ve followed the reactions of writers and the publishing industry, extremely closely.

Tune in to this bonus episode of StoryADay’s I, WRITER podcast, to gain some perspective on the state of AI, and some encouragement and practical tools for how to stay informed while staying productive.

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A story got accepted… and another came back not accepted — and I’m weirdly thrilled. Here’s why embracing rejection can strengthen your consistent writing habits,

PLUS: a holiday writing prompt to keep you writing in December.

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StoryADay Podcast episode 109: https://storyaday.org/episode109

The 3-Day Challenge: https://storyaday.org/3dc

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This week I’m sharing a surprising example of how writing (and writers) can help people in the real world, inspired by a project announced by Brandon Sanderson. It leads to one clear lesson about what it actually takes to build a sustainable writing life — especially if you want to write consistently, keep your momentum, and grow beyond the “solitary writer” myth.

Plus: a quick writing prompt about conflict you can use right away.

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A short meditation on why sustainable writing comes from small, repeatable choices. We touch on Coetzee, Tom Stoppard, and the quiet ways stories ripple outward—then land on the core: build the habit, revise bravely, and let the work be enough.

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We all have that voice that whispers, “Who are you to think you can write?” In this episode, I share why those inner critics feel so convincing—and how to move past them. From celebrating small wins to journaling the negative voices into submission, this is your prescribed dose of calm, practical ways to rebuild confidence and keep writing.

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Writer’s block isn’t laziness — it’s the reality of creating something from nothing.

People dismiss it by saying “there’s no such thing as bricklayer’s block.” But imagine if the bricklayer had to invent the bricks, build the kiln, and mix the mortar before they could even start. That’s the creative work writers face every day.

In this episode of The StoryADay Podcast, I share why writing is hard (and why that’s normal), and why we don’t have to do it alone. From my years of running the StoryADay community, I’ve learned that the real secret to consistency and confidence as a writer isn’t willpower — it’s community.

If you’ve been struggling with writing in isolation, this conversation will give you both perspective and practical next steps.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why writer’s block is real (and why it’s not your fault).
• How writing alone sets us up for insecurity and burnout.
• Why community is the fastest way to grow as a writer.
• The power of writing sprints, critique groups, and peer accountability.
• How the StoryADay Superstars group supports writers year-round.

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