Character Needs
StoryADay
Characters need to need something. They need to want something. Otherwise, it's just a series of things happening to a character...and readers won't care. In this episode I share a writing prompt and lesson from my year-long email series, all about creating a story in which a character needs something. I also talk about creating suspense in creative and marketing writing, and about why it's so important to build a writing practice. LINKS
info_outline
The Courageous Writer
StoryADay
In a week when a(nother) rockstar writer is falling from their pedestal, I made a case for the rest of us being brave enough to complete and release our work into the world; to flood the reading public with good options, and not worry about what might happen if we accidentally become successful. LINKS: Contact: The StoryADay Challenge Handbook:
info_outline
More Joy, in Your Writing Life
StoryADay
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: BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habits: (affiliate link)
info_outline
How To Be A Productive Writer in 2024
StoryADay
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:
info_outline
Feedback on Your Writing
StoryADay
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
info_outline
StoryADay Week 2 - What We're Writing (And How)
StoryADay
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: hapters [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)...
info_outline
What's New For StoryADay 2024?
StoryADay
Sign up at
info_outline
7 Ways To Write Flash Fiction with Windy Lynn Harris
StoryADay
In this revist of my interview with writer Windy Lynn Harris, we talk about Seven Ways to Write Flash Fiction, a skill that is extremely handy during the upcoming StoryADay challenge Sign up for the challenge at CHAPTERS: 1:16 Flash art comes organically when being open. 6:58 Flash fiction: creative, short, under 500 words. 12:28 Be specific in short flash fiction writing. 13:05 Editing is essential for shorter pieces. 17:37 Essential aspect of storytelling, representing a moment. 19:32 Woman faces fear, mystery, and self-discovery. 23:27 Enjoy working on soliloquies and rants in...
info_outline
How To Write A StoryADay In May 2024
StoryADay
Intrigued by the StoryADay Challenge but intimidated? Don't be! In this episode I explain all the rules including the most important rule: Make Your Own Rules! Sign up at 00:00 History of the StoryADay Challenge 01:30 4. Give Yourself Permission To Have Fun 06:14 StoryADay May Rules 06:31 1. Make Your Own Rules 11:20 2. Don't Try To Catch Up 12:12 3. Don't Post Your Stories Online (Or Do) 13:30 4. Give Yourself Permission To Have Fun 14:47 5. Seek Out The Right Support At The Right Time 17:11 6. Dance Your Victory Dance, Every Day 19:56 7. Use the Prompts (Or Don't) 21:43 Summary of the...
info_outline
BONUS Leap Day Deal Mini Episode
StoryADay
Sign up for the I, WRITER Course today and build a writing practice you can love today, not 'some day'. LEAP DAY SPECIAL $229 (regularly $497) or 54% off! Listening after Leap Day? It's still incredible value and you can get started today:
info_outlineA title is the sizzle that sells your story, but too many writers still struggle with this important part of the writing process.
Today's podcast helps you level up your title game.
LINKS:
Get the free download: https://stada.me/500titles
Get Tobias S. Buckell's It's All Just A Draft (clicking this Amazon affiliate link helps support this podcast) https://amzn.to/2PH31Fu