Want more joy and less angst, in your writing life?
I have some suggestions, that will helo you create and stick to a writing practice that works for you, right now.
LINKS
StoryADay Handbook: https://storyaday.org/challenge-handbook
BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habits: https://amzn.to/4chLUmd (affiliate link) Joy
https://storyaday.org/superstars
It’s one of the great writing mysteries…
Why can you write so well during challenges like StoryADay May but struggle to motivate yourself outside challenges?
In this episode I dig into why challenges work AND how you can create and refine your own processes for replicating that success in your writing life.
LINKS:
StoryADay Challenge Handbook: https://storyaday.org/challenge-handbook
https://storyaday.org/superstars
If the thought of getting feedback on your writing scares you…good!
Do you have a system for consistently seeking out feedback on your completed pieces?
Could that system use a few tweaks?
What is this word, ‘system’ I keep using (and how dare I)?
All this and more, in this week’s episode…
LINKS
Critique Week: https://storyaday.org/critique
StoryADay Challenge Handbook: https://storyaday.org/challenge-handbook
https://storyaday.org/superstars
In which I talk about how StoryADay May 2024 is going (spoiler: it’s going great!) and how much fun everyone is having, and the best ways to participate, even if you don’t want to write a story every day.
Chapters
[00:01:08] How Is StoryADay May 2024 going?
[00:01:30] Join The Discussion
[00:02:24] The Challenge Handbook Benefits
[00:04:51] The Experience of StoryADay May in 2024
[00:05:10] Week 1 – Come To Your Desk
[00:05:48] Week 2 – The Elements of Craft
[00:08:03] Week 3 – The Art of the Short Story
[00:09:10] Wish I’d Known Then…Podcast Appearance (Short stories for novelists)
[00:11:15] Fun With Short Stories
[00:12:45] The Benefits of Community & How to be A Good Literary Citizen
[00:17:29] Wish I’d Known Then…podcast – other topics we covered
[00:19:08] Indie vs Traditional Publishing
[00:20:39] If You’re Having Difficulty Writing or Staying Motivated to Write…
LINKS
StoryADay Challenge: https://storyaday.org
StoryADay Challenge Handbook: https://storyaday.org/challenge-handbook
Wish I’d Known Then…Podcast: https://stada.me/wishidknown
https://storyaday.org/superstars
In which I talk about the dangers of free-writing, morning pages, and journaling…
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I know I say you should set your own rules for StoryADay, but the truth is, committing to writing daily, can be…easier. Here’s why…
The only qualification to be a ‘Superstar” is a desire to write and support your fellow writers.
A supportive group of committed writers, who meet virtually, support each other’s efforts, and inspire each other.
Registration for 2024 open now-June 8, 2024
A 6-part journey through the short story.
Starts Jan 3, 2025
