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Words of Wisdom from Cathy Heller's Dreamtopia 2019

Stop Writing Alone

Release Date: 03/21/2019

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Author Heather Huffman, poet, short story writer, novelist, and creator behind all things Sprinkled Inspiration shares her path to getting published as well as her new opportunity for writers to share their own.  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: Heather Huffman's info Subscribe to the Sprinkled Inspiration Substack  Sprinkled Inspiration Instagram        Sprinkled Inspiration on Facebook      Heather Huffman's Instagram      May’s Prompt audio newsletter    Second Breath by...

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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. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: The Great Substack Story Challenge Story A Day   STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST:  STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing):  Stop Writing Alone FB group  Stop Writing Alone Bookshop   NV Rivera YouTube Channel   Buy Nicole a coffee (AKA support the podcast!)    Places to...

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Online writing community is a great place to grow as a writer, but do not forget your manners! This week Nicole reflects upon some basic etiquette for engaging with peers virtually. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing):  Stop Writing Alone FB group  Stop Writing Alone Bookshop   NV Rivera YouTube Channel   Buy Nicole a coffee (AKA support the podcast!)    Places to connect to the STOP WRITING ALONE community and introduce yourself: ...

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April is full of writing challenges, but this year Nicole is participating in something new. A 24 hour story writing contest from Writers Weekly. In this week's episode she explains why and invites listeners to join her!   24 Hour Story Contest   Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode:   Camp NaNoWriMo NaPoWriMo Blogging from A to Z   STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST:  STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing):  Stop Writing Alone FB group  Stop Writing Alone Bookshop   NV Rivera YouTube...

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This week Nicole takes three items off her writing bookshelf to share inspiration and motivation from Julia Cameron, Bryan E. Robinson, PhD, and Amy Peters. The books mentioned in this episode: HOW TO WRITE NONFICTION   THE ARTIST'S WAY CREATIVITY CARDS   DAILY WRITING RESILIENCE THE WRITER'S DEVOTIONAL   Mentioned in this episode:   STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): Stop Writing Alone FB group Stop Writing Alone Bookshop   NV Rivera YouTube Channel   Buy Nicole a coffee (AKA support the podcast!) ...

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Last week Stop Writing Alone’s host, Nicole Rivera, had the opportunity to go to Cathy Heller’s workshop Dreamtopia 2019. In this week’s episodes she shares words of wisdom applicable to writers from Cathy Heller, Andy J. Pizza, Lili Pettit, Jennifer Cohen, Amber Rae, Delanie Fischer, Jeff Goins, Heidi Stevens, Saul Blinkoff, and Barney Waters! She also shares call ins from fellow attendees who share their big takeaways and passion projects with listeners.

 

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Dreamtopian Call-Ins:

 

Places to connect to the STOP WRITING ALONE community and introduce yourself:

 

The EVERYONE CAN PODCAST crew. Here’s a list of podcasts made by my classmates coming out of Cathy Heller’s ECP course. This is one inspiring, creative, and informative bunch:

 

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