Press Release: StoryADay May’s 2025 Guests Announced
StoryADay is a creativity challenge and online community, centered around the StoryADay May short story challenge (write and finish a story every day in May).
The challenge repeats each September. Throughout the year, StoryADay features weekly Write On Wednesday writing assignments, as well as short story reviews, articles on creativity, productivity and the craft of writing. It is also home to the weekly StoryADay podcast.
History
StoryaDay May was founded in 2010 by Julie Duffy, after a long, unproductive Pennsylvania winter. She chose May because April was Poetry Month and StoryADay May rhymed! Now, May is known Short Story Month, celebrated by writers, publishers and the wider reading community.
Praise for StoryADay
StoryADay has been chosen as one of Writer’s Digest’s 101 Best Websites for Writers annually since 2017, and its podcast was named one of their favorite podcasts for writers.
About Julie Duffy (50 words)
Julie Duffy founded the StoryADay.org creative writing challenge in 2010. She has written for Writer’s Digest, Writer’s Journal, Flash Fiction Online and is a columnist for WriterUnboxed.com. Her fiction has appeared in print anthologies and online.
Originally from Scotland, she lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two children.
Julie Duffy – Longer Bio
Julie Duffy is the founder and director of the creativity challenge StoryADay.org where she has blogged about the creative life and short stories since 2010. StoryADay is the host of annual short story writing challenges in May and September, other courses and community resources for creative inspiration including the popular StoryADay podcast. She regularly talks at writers’ groups and conferences about creativity and writing.
As well as writing short stories, Julie has written for Writer’s Digest, Writer’s Journal, and was the genre columnist for Flash Fiction Chronicles. She has created websites for small businesses, moved from her native Scotland to Pennsylvania (somewhat to her surprise), and was, once upon a time, the Director of Author Services at the first author-focused print-on-demand publishing company in the US. She and the company’s founders shared a belief that if you want to live a creative life, nothing should hold you back.
Julie is currently working on making the transition to ‘novelist’, even though she will always love short stories. She knits and juggles, though rarely at the same time. You can find out more at julieduffy.com
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Press Release 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
StoryADay Announces Guest Prompts from Award-Winning Writers for 2025 May Challenge
Get Ready to Write Every Day in May with Inspiring Prompts from Literary Legends
[25 March 2025] – StoryADay is thrilled to announce the upcoming 2025 StoryADay May challenge, set to inspire writers of all levels to write a new short story every day throughout the month of May. This year’s challenge includes exclusive guest prompts from some of the most exciting voices in contemporary fiction, including P. Djèlí Clark, Rich Larson, John Wiswell, Jennifer Hudak, Lori Ostlund and many more.
StoryADay May is a month-long writing event designed to challenge writers to commit to a daily writing practice and push their creative boundaries. This year, the challenge is made even more exciting with special guest prompts from award-winning authors who have contributed their own unique writing exercises. These prompts are crafted to spark new ideas, inspire creativity, and help writers explore fresh storytelling techniques.
Some of the literary luminaries who have joined this year’s lineup include:
- P. Djèlí Clark, Hugo Award-nominated author known for his speculative fiction that blends history with bold new worlds.
- Lori Ostlund, author of After the Parade and The Bigness of the World, whose beautifully crafted stories of human connection and transformation have earned her wide praise.
- Rich Larson, whose gripping short stories and science fiction work have captivated readers worldwide.
- John Wiswell, whose award-winning, inclusive fiction regularly appears in ‘best of’ anthologies.
- Jennifer Hudak, an acclaimed writer celebrated for her short stories that explore identity, relationships, and the human experience.
These guest authors, along with others, are offering their personal insights and prompts to help participants unlock their imagination and make the most of the challenge.
Why Participate in StoryADay May?
StoryADay May isn’t just about quantity—it’s about creating a consistent writing habit, connecting with other writers, and honing your craft. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, the challenge provides the structure and motivation to write every day. The guest prompts will help you approach your writing with new perspectives, while the StoryADay community provides a supportive environment to share your work and celebrate your progress.
How to Join:
Writers of all levels are invited to sign up for the StoryADay May challenge at https://storyaday.org/signup. Participation is free, and registrants will receive access to the daily writing prompts and community support throughout the month.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join a vibrant, creative community and make 2025 the year you build your writing habit—one story at a time.
About StoryADay
StoryADay is an online community dedicated to helping writers develop their craft and maintain a sustainable writing practice. With a focus on short fiction, StoryADay provides writers with challenges, prompts, workshops, and community support to help them reach their writing goals. Founded in 2010 by writer Julie Duffy, the challenge and community have become fixtures of the writing community, earning a frequent place on Writer’s Digest magazine’s, 101 Best Websites for Writers list
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Julie Duffy
Founder & Director
julie at storyaday dot org
storyaday.org
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