Seven peices of 'advice' you NEVER need to hear again, on the topic of revision. Come with me on a myth-busting adventure. Plus a writing prompt called The Post-Modern Pop Song ::Links:: This episode: storyaday.org/episode228 3-Day Challenge: storyday.org/3dc The Writing Prompt: https://stada.me/prompt-pop

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7 Revision Myths for Writer - Busted!

 Sharing your writing with other can be fabulous, but also a scary and, occasionally, can dent a writer's confidence. This episode shows you how to give and recieve critique in a way that will make you and your writing stronger. This week's writing prompt: write a story in three sections about two characters who love each other. (at 32 minute mark) ::LINKS:: StoryADay's Critique Week: https://storyaday.org/critique

Fearless Feedback

 Now that you have a stack of stories, what do you do with them? There's a lot to the next part of the process, and I'm here to break it down into manageable steps for you. ::LINKS:: Superstars Full Payment: https://stada.me/superstars-full Superstars Payment Plan: https://stada.me/superstars-pp 3-Day Challenge: storyday.org/3dc

Preparing to Rework your Writing

Are you avoiding your writing? It's possible you're suffering from burnout. Learn how to identify it and combat it in this episode of the StoryADay Podcast   ::LINKS:: 3-Day Challenge: https://storyaday.org/3dc

Battling Burnout

Gabriela Pereira of DIYMFA talks about her belief that you don't go to a workshop, you workshop writing and what that looks like in her DIYMFA community. ::LINKS:: Gabriela's free series: https://storyaday.org/diymfaworkshop Writing Prompt: https://storyaday.org/13-pereira/ The StoryADay 3-Day Workshop: https://storyaday.org/3dc  

Workshop is a Verb - Gabriela Pereira and DIYMFA Part 2

How is writing like a martial art or a Montesorri school? Find out in my interview with DIYMFA's Gabriela Pereira And stay tuned for my thoughts on Caroline Kim's prompt for the StoryADay Challenge   ::Links:: Caroline Kim's Writing Prompt: https://storyaday.org/2021-day-14/ Register for Gabriela's workshop: https://storyaday.org/diymfaworkshop/  

Gabriela Pereira and DIYMFA Pt. 1 Plus a writing prompt from Caroline Kim

Going from week 2 to week 3 of the challenge, something wonderful happens...things start to get weird, and it becomes about 'getting it done' not 'making it good'. And that is a gift. ::LINKS:: This week's writing prompt, from Roxane Gay: https://storyaday.org/2021-day-07 The 3 Day Challenge: https://storyaday.org/3dc

Keep Writing Until It Gets Weird

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 Sept Week 1

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Who do you think you are?

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://stada.me/5day2021

Other Writers' Brains plus a writing prompt from Premee Mohamed

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 Challenge: https://storyaday.org/3dc

6 Ways Writing Prompts Help Your Writing

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/jburnmurdoch/status/1420026131604979719 Babies belly-laughing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L49VXZwfup8 Animal friendships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c0CyjhwtGg

A Tale of Two Simones

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  

Jack of All Trades?

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

A Writing Life

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

Mid Year Review

Writers write. Professional writers write a lot. The StoryADay May challenge exists to help you learn how much you're capable of writing in a month. The Write Every Day, Not "Some Day" podcast helps you figure out how to keep that commitment up for the rest of your life. Each 10-15 minute episode tackles a particular topic and gives you a writing assignment to complete before the next episode. Music credit: Alan McPike (http://standardstrax.com)

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