You feel, in your gut, that you should be writing. You know it’s something you want to do. But how do you know what you’re supposed to be writing? To non-writers, that sounds like a stupid question. Have you ever tried talking to a non-writer about this? You & A Non-Writer, Talking You: “I want … Continue reading “How To Decide What To Write”
A lists can be a whole story in itself, but lists can also provide a framework for a series of stories. Today, give some thought to list-making. It might help you later in the challenge when your idea engine is running on fumes. Pick your favorite idea today, and save the rest for later in … Continue reading “May 9 – Lists”
Today we’re taking tips from Marian Allen, author, publisher and repeat-StoryADay-participant. StADa: When did you first participate in StoryADay May? MA: I heard about StoryADayMay in 2013. I did 2013 and 2014 and I’m looking forward to 2015. ~cracks knuckles~ StADa: Tell us a little about your successes in the past few years. MA: The first year, … Continue reading “Turning Off That Pesky Editor – An Interview with Marian Allen”
Writer’s Digest picked StoryADay as one of their 101 Best Websites for Writers every year since 2017, includeing Best of the Best in Online Communities, and as one of their top podcasts for writers. Bustle.com recommended the StoryADay podcast NaNoWriMo’s Young Writer’s Program partnered with StoryADay’s Julie Duffy to produce livestreamed writing workshops in 2018 … Continue reading “What People Are Saying About StoryADay”
One of the things newer writers worry about most is originality: how can I have an original idea when all the stories have been told. Today we’re going to do a little exercise to prove that originality is not about the characters, the even the events of the story. Originality comes from you, writing in … Continue reading “[Writing Prompt] Your Voice Is Unique”
Do You Need A Speaker? If you need a speaker who understands writers, has a deep and long-term knowledge of the revolutions shaking the world of publishing, and the ability to inspire everyday creativity in people who are looking for a fulfilling writing life, contact Julie, using the form below. About Julie Duffy is the … Continue reading “Speaking”
This week’s prompts took a structural approach to story. Each day we focused on element of story: the beginning of the middle, the real middle, the climax, the end and then we went back to look at the beginnings again. This week, you should feel free to attempt a story a day, or work on … Continue reading “Beginnings, Middles and Ends — Wrapping Up StoryADay September 2013”
This week’s prompts are all about point of view and narrative voice. The Prompt Write a story from the third person limited POV. Tips “Third Person, Limited” means that, unlike yesterday, your narrator never says “I did this”, rather you talk about “he went to the door”, “He opened it.” The ‘Limited” part means that … Continue reading “[Writing Prompt] Third Person Limited Perspective”
This week’s prompts are all about point of view and narrative voice. Write a story from the third person limited POV. “Third Person, Limited” means that, unlike yesterday, your narrator never says “I did this”, rather you talk about “he went to the door”, “He opened it.” The ‘Limited” part means that all the judgements … Continue reading “[Prompt] – May 22 – Third Person Limited”
Here we go: May 1, the start of StoryADay May! It’s always tempting to get excited on Day 1 and launch in to a really long, involved story. Or maybe your story-telling muscles are out of shape and you end up writing a long, rambling story because you don’t have a framework and the story … Continue reading “[Prompt] May 1 – Keep It Short”
A 6-part journey through the short story.
Starts July 28, 2023