I wrote this story on the blog this week, but in this week’s podcast you get a more complete version, along with some thoughts about what to do if you’re In The Pause
I wrote this story on the blog this week, but in this week’s podcast you get a more complete version, along with some thoughts about what to do if you’re In The Pause
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Link to this episode: https://storyaday.org/episode268
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Everyone you know seems to be preparing for National Novel Writers’ Month. Are you?
I’ve done a few challenges in my time (from StoryADay to NaNoWriMo) and I have some questions for you about how you’re preparing and what you’ll do instead-of/as-well-as outlining to sustain you through the month.
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Link to this episode: https://storyaday.org/episode267
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Save The Cat Writes A Novel, Jessica Brody
Dan Wells’s 7-Point Story Structure
Romancing The Beat, Gwen Hayes
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P. S. Want to read about That Time I Met NaNoWriMo Founder Chris Baty, and how, sometimes, doing a scary thing turns out to be wonderful?
In which I tell you what my critique partners said about my latest pages…
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It’s dangerous to allow rejections, acceptances, marketing budgets or any other business-related nonsense to determine your worth as a writer.
So who should you be listening to? In this episode, I have some thoughts…
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StoryADay Critique Week: https://stada.me/critique
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In which I read you a short story prompt
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How to soar in your writing life…and as a result, the WHOLE of your life.
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What do you need to do to help you soar in your writing life? Join me for a Lesson in Creative Thermodynamics!
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This week we take a look at the publishing industry, your goals, and how you can become endlessly inspired and creative…
Learning about the realities of the publishing industry can free you to create your own definition of success (that may or may not include traditional publishers). Step 1 towards success is to imagine your vision. Step 2 is to turn up for your writing, something the new StoryAWeek newsletter can help with!
For industry perspective: Jane Friedman’s The Hot Sheet: https://hotsheetpub.com/
Leave a comment about this episode: https://storyaday/episode259
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