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Whether you are still dreaming of creative writing, have begun to write from time to time...in Superstars you meet other writers just like you.
Or maybe you’ve made writing your stories, novels or memoir part of your life, but need a place where you can regularly focus on improving your skills.
Or perhaps, like some Superstars, you are writing and publishing stories and essays regularly and are now working on systems to make all the other parts of writing-and-having-an-audience run smoothly.
Whatever your stage, Superstars builds the skills and confidence you need to make creativity the foundation of your life, in the company of others who know what you’re going through and won’t let you hide from your dreams.
Challenge yourself to write, Today:

Hi, I’m Julie Duffy and I help writers like you build a creative practice that is rewarding and fits your life, today, not ‘some day’.
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…and I help writers like you build a creative practice that is rewarding and fits your life, today, not ‘some day’.

2023 StoryADay Challenge

SWAGr for June 2023
It’s that time again: time to make your commitments to your writing for the coming month. Join us!

Day 31 – Wish Fulfillment by Julie Duffy
You did it! Now let’s see if your character has THEIR wish granted…

Day 30 – Tell It Backwards by Julie Duffy
Starting at the end is a fun way to tell a story…
some ways I can help

Start Writing Now
Start here: Get the help you need to brainstorm and complete a short story any time. Includes my top tips for delighting readers.
Download the FREE Short Story Framework

Dig Deeper
Treat yourself to 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!
Take the 3-Day Challenge

make it a habit
Subscribe to a weekly story prompt and writing lesson rolled into one. No bells or whistles, just great information designed to inspire and instruct...in your inbox, weekly.
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More Resources

Short Story Intensive
Ready for more? 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. Join the self-paced option or live cohort
I, WRITER Course

Year-Round Support
Looking for Accountability? Sometimes you need some people around you! Join our year-round virtual writing conference, retreat, workshop, and mastermind group. Opens in spring and autumn.
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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

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

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!

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!

Sign up for StoryADay SEPTEMBER 2021
Get all the writing prompts including prompts in your inbox every day, including prompts from guest authors like Roxane Gay, Deesha Philyaw, Fran Wilde and more...

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All the extra content I created for the Superstars during the challenge...none of the commitment. Join us for one month, keep the content all year!
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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


Be Precise (Not Merely Concise)
While concise writing can be a useful skill, precision is more interesting to readers.

SWAGr for March 2025
It’s that time again: time to make your commitments to your writing for the coming month. Join us!

(Why Most) Writing Prompts Suck
Most free writing prompts suck…and worse than that: they waste your time and energy. Here’s what to do instead…

…But also: “How?”
A couple of weeks ago I wrote that knowing ‘why’ you are writing makes figuring out the ‘how’ easier. But it’s not a magic spell.
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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.
