StoryADay presents: I, WRITER - A Writing Podcast about Building a Successful Writing Practice

What are you learning about writing in this, week 1, of the StoryADay September challenge, 2021? Let's talk... PLUS my extended notes on last week's writing prompt from award-winning writer Fran Wilde.0 ::LINKS:: Join the Challenge+ https://stada.me/challengeplus Fran Wilde Prompt: https://storyaday.org/2021-day-01 3-Day Challenge: https://storyaday.org/3dc

StoryADay Superstars: https://members.storyaday.org/join-superstars StoryADay September sign up: https://storyaday.org/signup

Writing can be a solitary act, but being a writer can't be. In this episode I celebrate all the knowledge we have at our fingertips AND the generosity of writers. Includes a writing prompt from writer Premee Mohamed. LINKS Premee Mohamed's Writing Prompt (Text) https://storyaday.org/20-mohamed/ Buy Premee Mohamed's books: https://stada.me/racpremee Join me at a 5-Day Retreat in Pennsylvania: https...

If you're serious about your writing, doesn't it seem like you should be working on your novel or the story-you-want-to-get-published rather than messing about with writing prompts? Respectfully, no. Using writing prompts has many benefits, if you're getting good prompts and you know how to use them.   :LINKS: Writing prompts: https://storyaday.org/category/inspiration/writing-prompts/ The 3-Day C...

If Simone Biles can get Gymnast's Block, and Simone Manuel can get Swimmer's Block, can we stop staying Writer's Block isn't real?  In this episode I talk about performance, confidence, skills and why we need to start being kind to ourselves. Also includes a writing prompt that puts your character in an uncomfortable situation. :LINKS: John Burns Murdoch's Tweet Thread: https://twitter.com/jburnmu...

What are you working on right now, and how do you work? Do you flit between projects or knuckle down and master each skill? That's what I'm talking about this week on the podcast. Also, I talk a little about the new Kindle Vella project... ::LINKS:: http://storyaday.org/episode216 https://storyaday.org/3dc My latest column at WriterUnboxed: https://stada.me/wu8  

This week I talk about a concept you either love or hate: consistency. If you're a hater (like I was) I'm here with some new ways for you to think about consistency that will contribute to that beloved word: progress. ::LINKS:: Join the I, WRITER Course: https://stada.me/iwriter

This week I encourage you to look at your writing plans for this year and revise your goals. I also talk about putting some structure into your writing life in order to make it easier to get to the fun parts! This week's writing prompt is all about character. ::LINKS:: Annual planning documents: https://storyaday.org/annualplan Your Writing Life Series: https://stada.me/writinglifeclass

The podcast is taking a brief vacation this week but you can find a directory of hundreds of past episodes here: https://stada.me/podcast-toc

This week I share some lessons learned by the StoryADay Superstars ranging from process and habit lessons to lessons about writing topics and techniques. Share what you've learned lately in the comments at storyaday.org/episode213 ::LINKS:: This episode's comments: https://storyaday.org/episode213 This week's Writing Prompt: https://storyaday.org/wow-start-at-the-end/ The Keep Writing System: http...

Part II of the StoryADay debrief process, which helps you assess what you learned during the challenge and what to focus on next. This process is useful after any big writing project or push, so don't skip this episode, even if you didn't take part in the StoryADay Challenge ::LINKS:: Comment on this episode here: https://storyaday.org/episode211 Get a printable version of these questions: https:/...

After the challenge it's useful to capture all the lessons you learned. In this podcast I take you through an exercise for doing that, and give you the Challenge Plus version of today's writing prompt. ::LINKS:: Need a little more support as you transition out of the challenge month? Try the 3-Day Challenge. Prompts, videos, short story lessons: https://storyaday.org/3DC

Lessons from StoryADay 2021, including what happens when we keep working through the resistance...  

How to keep going as we enter Week 2 of the StoryADay May challenge (hint: it's about purpose); and how to work with writing prompts.   ::Links:: Writing Prompt (The Bridge): https://storyaday.org/2021-day-01 Writing Prompt (A Happy Story): https://storyaday.org/2021-day-07 Writing Prompt (Scenario): https://storyaday.org/2021-day-08   Story: The PILGRIM's Guide To Mars by Monique Cuillerier: http...

Perfectionism is a creativity killer, and today and I'm talking about how StoryADay May can help you find a way forward. LINKS The Challenge: https://storyaday.org The Challenge+ (even more support): https://members.storyaday.org/join-challenge-plus

Writing can be a solitary activity. I made the argument that 'being a writer' is awfully hard to do, alone.  If you haven't found your writing community yet, consider joining ours! LINKS StoryADay Superstars is Open for Registration Writing Prompt

Is this the year you transform yourself into a writer? Thinking about participating in StoryADay May? I have tips, tricks, and behind-the-scenes info from the 12th annual StoryADay May. Make sure you're signed up: ::LINKS:: http://storyaday.org/signup https://stada.me/writer-code Be A Best Seller Summit with Emma Dhesi - http://stada.me/emma Reading Room: http://stada.me/read  

Do you see structure as freeing or stifling? I talk about that and the  upcoming free WRITER Code masterclass (2021 edition) in this week's show along with a brief flash fiction writing prompt LINKS Are you taking the StoryADay May challenge this year? Sign up now: https://storyaday.org/signup Writing prompt: https://storyaday.org/wow-flash-moment

There is a danger zone between our aspirations and the moment when our writing practice begins to click. You can navigate it safely if you Mind the GAP. Also: My ShortLIST for figuring out which courses and events to sign up for in the always-crowded summer of Writing Conferences and Festivals. It's an acronym-heavy episode this week, but it's all here to help you become the writer you know you're...

To engage with your audience there's no tool quite like an author website. Even if your social media presence is strong, it pays to have your own home on the web, and this week Nancy Fields of Fields Graphic Design is here to talk us through everything from how to set up a site, to what to put on each page. ::LINKS:: Nancy's site: https://fieldsgraphicdesign.com Writing Prompt: https://storyaday.o...

This week I invite you to think about why you do the things you do in your writing life...and how you can make some quick changes that yield big improvements. ::LINKS:: Leave a comment: https://storyaday.org/episode202 Get the 202-episode Podcast Table of Contents: https://storyaday.org/podcastlist Should You Buy The Next Book/Course Flowchart: https://storyaday.org/shiny-objects/ Writing Prompt:...

One of the first questions people ask me, as new writers, is "how can I get some feedback on my writing". In this episode I argue that might be the wrong question... Also: a writing prompt about one of the senses. ::LINKS:: Get the critique group primer: https://stada.me/vulnerable Writing Prompt: https://storyaday.org/wow-smell  

I look back on 200 episodes of this podcast and pull out lessons for every creative person and endeavor.  Plus, a writing prompt with a pep talk. ::LINKS:: Podcast Table of Contents: https://storyaday.org/podcastlist Writing Prompt: http://storyaday.org/listpeptalk

Matthew Salesses is the author of three novels -- one written in Flash Fiction -- and the writing handbook "Craft In The Real World". In this episode we talk about writing rules, audience, how to give and receive feedback and what it was like to write a flash fiction novel.   Photo credit: Grace Salesses