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“In a digital world saturated with technicolor brilliance and filtered, unobtainable beauty, modern humans seem unmoored and at sea. We crave stories to tell us who we are.”
– Min Jin Lee, Best American Short Stories 2023
LINKS: StoryADay.org/what-we-crave
In this on-the-road episode, I come to you fresh from a conference, full of new energy and ideas, and I encourage you to find ways to shake up YOUR practice.
LINKS
Critique Week https://stada.me/critique
What do Groundhogs have to do with getting better at skills? Oh, so much. Trust me.
LINKS
Friday Freebie: https://storyaday.org/friday
In which I talk about Mary Oliver and the power of words to lift us out of the everyday.
I also invite you to take part in the January Challenge, a five-day exercise that will make you more decisive around your fiction and every aspect of your writing life.
Sign up here:https://storyaday.org/jan-challenge
In this episode I discuss the concept of discomfort in the journey of pursuing creative endeavors and explore the different types of discomfort, such as striving to reach one's ambitions versus worrying about not having what it takes.
I encourage you to embrace discomfort as a sign of growth and progress, and suggest a solid-gold way to make that less grim.
I also invite you to join the Story A Day Superstars, a supportive community for writers, and announce upcoming writing challenges and courses. Plus: a writing tip about making characters sound more realistic.
0:00 StADa133 When Writing Feels Hard 00:31 On Discomfort 13:02 StoryADay Support 14:37 My Annual Theme 16:11 Writing Tip on Character Voice Links: StoryADay Superstars: https://storyaday.org/superstars Get on the mailing list: https://storyaday.org
Are you setting goals for outcomes or simply turning towards your writing more?
Here are some ways I can help:
Download the Short Story Framework:
Take the 3-Day Challenge
Sign up for the StoryAWeek Newsletter
https://storyaday.org/storyaweek
Take the I, WRITER Course
Join the Superstars Group
https://storyaday.org/superstars
Coaching with Julie
https://storyaday.org/writing-coaching-with-julie
Chapters
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:00:32] Where Are You Headed?
[00:03:16] Turning Towards Your Writing, Consistently
[00:05:12] Goals or GPS?
[00:06:26] More Successes
[00:12:02] No More Negative Voices
[00:13:54] Ways To Get Support from StoryADaym
[00:14:25] Short Story Framework
[00:14:35] The 3-Day Challenge
[00:15:51] StoryAWeek Newsletter
[00:18:50] I, WRITER Course
[00:19:39] January 5-Day Challenge
[00:20:18] StoryADay Superstars
[00:21:51] Coaching
[00:23:19] Wrap up
in this week's episode I'm celebrating the successes of writers from the StoryADay Community, and our Superstars Group. Some of those successes are publication-related and others are more about the progress of the writers' practice. Join us. I also extend an invitation to join our Superstar group in the coming year.
LINKS
Join Superstars: https://members.storyaday.org/join-superstars
Never Give Up (Brenda's Post)
https://storyaday.org/brenda-persists
This episode:
https://storyaday.org/epsiode301
In this episode I explain where the podcast has been for the past few week, talk about the workshops I've been running and talk about what's coming next for StoryADay, AND encourage you to understand the value of the work you're doing.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates
00:10 Creating Content and Workshops
02:08 Exploring the Use of AI in Writing
04:56 AI for Organizational Structures and Marketing
11:21 Reflections on Recent Events and Future Plans
11:40 StoryADay Superstars Group and Annual Planning Bundle
15:48 The Pressure of Milestones and Overcoming Blocks
20:19 The Importance of Writing and Encouragement
24:15 Conclusion and Future Podcast Plans
LINKS:
Holiday Stories Workshop (50% discount)
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I could give you a million and one tactics for fitting writing into your life...and none of them will matter a jot until you do this one simple (not easy) thing...
LINKS
NaNoWriMo Support Pack: https://storyaday.org/nanowrimo-essentials
The Keep Writing Workbook https://stada.me/kww
Welcome to The StoryADay Podcast, where we explore the power of storytelling and the importance of writing every day.
In today's episode, titled "How Good Is Good Enough?" I encourage you to think about the significance of our narratives and the impact they have on the world around us. Drawing inspiration from a talk by former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, I reflect on imposter syndrome, internal motivation, and the responsibility writers have to capture the essence of human experience. Join me as we explore the value of our stories, regardless of accolades or recognition, and the role they play in helping others make sense of the world.
It's time to embrace our unique perspectives and share our narratives with the world. So grab your pen and paper, and let's get started on this storytelling journey together. Stay tuned!
Links:
The Short Story Framework: https://storyaday.org/framework
The 3-Day Challenge: https://storyaday.org/3dc
Are you looking to find success in the publishing world?
Join me on The StoryADay Podcast as I discuss the importance of engagement in writing and publishing.
In this episode titled "Lurk Your Way to Success in Publishing", I share strategies and insights that can help you achieve your goals as a writer.
Here are 3 key takeaways from the episode:
1️⃣ Don't rush into building an author platform: While it's tempting to focus on social media presence and building a following, it's crucial to prioritize the writing itself. Spend time honing your craft and creating compelling content before diving into the world of author branding.
2️⃣ Engage with the publishing world: Stay updated by following authors on social media, reading industry publications, and educating yourself about the realities of being a writer. Become part of the conversation, learn from experienced authors, and stay informed about industry trends.
3️⃣ Define your own success: Don't let societal expectations or external pressure define your writing journey. Take the time to reflect on what success means to you personally and set realistic goals that align with your values. Remember, writing is a journey of personal growth and creativity, and your definition of success should reflect that.
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[00:02:03] Engaging With The Publishing World
[00:03:42] Should You Even Pay Attention?
[00:06:54] Have a Strong Definition of Success For Yourself
[00:09:18] If You Want To Publish
[00:10:25] First Steps In Pursuing Publication - Lurk (aka 'research')
[00:11:53] Agents
[00:14:44] Queries and Book Proposals
[00:15:45] Why Submission Guidelines Matter
[00:18:33] Ways to Lurk
[00:19:35] Publishing Shorter Pieces
[00:21:56] Get Off My Lawn
[00:23:22] Be Human, Make Friends, Be Successful
[00:25:37] Where To Find Writers and Publishing Folks, Online in 2023
[00:29:04] Wrap Up
Kate McKean's Agents & Books Substack Newsletter
The Sh*t No One Tells You About Writing
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Welcome to another episode of The StoryADay Podcast! I'm your host, Julie Duffy, from Storyaday.org, and today we're diving into a topic that every writer grapples with: engaging the reader.
As we explore the importance of captivating our audience, we'll also discuss the challenges that come with balancing our own creative process and the desire for validation from readers. \
Join me as we uncover strategies to make our stories irresistible and learn how to effectively engage with our readers. So, grab your pen and notebook, and let's get started on this storytelling adventure!
00:01:27 Permission to create freely, fear of judgment.
00:03:58 Engaging stories and readers: tips and importance.
00:11:17 Structure, pacing, and character engagement in writing.
00:14:17 Direct contact without social media or ads.
00:19:58 Don't overthink, write and engage with readers.
00:21:17 Writing challenge: 3 days to complete stories
This week author Jane Friedman noticed that someone had used her name on a bunch of junk, AI-generated books about writing.
Lest you get discouraged I have some thoughts on what authors can about this.
Also in this episode: the Importance of Celebrations, and some tips for how to do that.
LINKS:
The Importance of Celebrations Workbook: http://stada.me/wb-celebrations
This episode: https://storyaday.org/episode294
Some Author Advocacy Groups:
The Alliance of Independent Authors: https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/
The Author's Guild: https://authorsguild.org/
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America: https://www.sfwa.org/
PEN/America: https://pen.org/
The StoryADay Podcast took a sneaky wee vacation this month, but will be back in August with our monthly theme of Triumph!
Keep writing,
Julie
This week we take the idea of improving your writing and your writing practice.
But how, exactly do you DO that?!
Do you struggle to keep records of what you read or write? Do you beat yourself up over it, because you're sure it'd make your life easier? Maybe yes, maybe no. Let's dig in to record-keeping for creative people: why it works, why it doesn't, and what to do about it!
Sign up for the StoryADay Anytime Challenge: https://storyaday.org
The final -- and most important -- two things I learned (again) while writing a StoryADay in May 2023. If you'd like to be more productive, creative and fulfilled in your writing, listen in!
Links:
Take the 3-Day Challenge: storyaday.org/3dc
I've been writing a StoryADay in May since 2010. I've learned some things about writing, productivity, creativity, and success. I share some of them here.
Links:
This episode: https://storyaday.org/episode289
The 3 Day Challenge: https://storyaday.org/3dc
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