183 - Writing Through The Change of Seasons
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September can be a time for reflection and planning ahead. I have some tips on that as well as some interesting reads from around the web.
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182 - Shaping Dreams
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Does it matter if you write? Hell, yes. Let' s talk about that....
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181 - Catching Up With StoryADay September
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If you haven't started writing short stories this month it's not too late! This week's podcast is a look back and a look forward at the writing prompts in StoryADay September (from writers like Tobias S. Buckell, Jonathan Maberry, Seanan McGuire, Simon Rich, Grant Faulkner, Art Taylor, and more...). Plus a short sermon on why you should finish your stories. Links: Windy Lynn Harris's Flash Fiction episode of the podcast: https://storyaday.org/episode166/
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180 - Gamify Your Writing
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In which I compare writing to whittling, and explain why you'd much rather play Candy Crush than anything you call 'work'...and how you can use that to make your writing go more smoothly.
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179 - StoryADay September - Join us?
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If you want to discover your best process for writing, you might want to join us for the StoryADay September challenge.
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178 - A Writing State of Mind
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What's the most important skill in writing? Is it plot, character arcs, dialogue, description, pacing?
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177 - Enjoy Your Writing More
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Writing is self-directed, so reaching out for support is essential. It can, however, invite unhelpful comparisons with other writers who have different strengths and who are at different stages.
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176 -Shine! Making Your Writing Habits Stick
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When do better when we feel better...so let's put some habits in place to help us celebrate every step we take towards our writing goals!
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175 - Triumph! Success & Your Writing Life
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Success in writing is about so much more than the external trappings (publication, adulation, recognition).
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174 - Fears and Focus
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Problems with writing are often not problems with writing: they're a battle with focus and with our own insecurities.
info_outlineWe're heading into Week 3 of StoryADay May 2020. What can you do this week to make the most of all this creative energy? I have some suggestions...