writing prompts

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!

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Are you teaching writing by using writing prompts? If you're only using writing prompts as your writing curriculum, you're missing out on teaching students the craft of writing. Today I'm sharing how writing prompts are not the same as a writing curriculum. Want to read the post? Visit https://sharedteaching.com/writing-prompts/

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All writing  prompts can teach you something new, but this week Nicole shares three writing prompts/exercises that can be used with intention to learn something new in your craft.

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• The Great Substack Story Challenge https://storycauldron.substack.com/p/the-great-substack-story-challenge?s=r
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Learn a simple exercise you can use in your novels to improve character development in this episode of the Indie Author Weekly podcast!

This technique, Situationals, will enable you to get to know your characters better, so whether you want to create a more complex character or whether you need to get past writer's block, you'll find this exercise helpful.

Don't forget to grab the freebie! You can access a worksheet featuring writing prompts to help you learn more about your characters at SaganMorrow.com/secretpodcast. 

Access sample chapters of my novels, transcripts of each episode, cheatsheets and spreadsheets relevant to the episode topics, and additional resources, at SaganMorrow.com/secretpodcast. 

Resources & links mentioned in this episode:  

• Learn more about Sagan’s books at SaganMorrow.com/books  
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