Day 14 - Do Hard Things, Build A Creative Life - A StoryADay Update
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On Day 14 of the StoryADay Challenge, how's it going? Perfectly? Oh, you magical unicorn you. For the rest of us, I have some thoughts... 00:00 StoryADay Update - Limit Your Choice, Do Hard Things 04:51 Creating artificial limits for freedom 05:43 Recommit 05:46 Make It Public 06:44 Make It Smaller and More Specific 08:37 Have A Theme 09:24 Commit To The Prompts 10:13 Be There For Yourself Even When Its Uncomfortable 14:05 Quantity vs Quality
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Day 10 - Fueled by Rage - A StoryADay Update
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Join Julie from Story A Day on Day 10 of Story A Day May as she discusses using strong emotions like rage as fuel for your writing. Julie shares personal insights on transforming negative emotions into positive creative energy and how it can lead to problem-solving and positive thinking. She also highlights today's writing prompt from Patricia A. Jackson, which encourages writers to pen a story from the perspective of a banned book. Embrace your irritation, channel it into your writing, and elevate your mood through creativity! 00:00 Introduction and Personal Update 00:08 Harnessing Rage for...
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Day 8 - Creativity Begets Creativity - A StoryADay Update
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Creativity brings its own rewards - how writing more helps you write more... join us: https://storyaday.org
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Day 7 - Finding Writing Inspiration on Difficult Days - A StoryADay Update
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I wasn't feeling great, on Day 7 of the StoryADay Challenge, so here's what I dd to get my inspriation back.... Join us: https://storyaday.org
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Day 5 - Write On: Embracing the Uneasy Journey of Writing Prompts for Creative Growth
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(and yes, episode four comes from Day 5. You didn't miss anything. I just don't do these every day) This update from the StoryADay challenge comes on Day 5, but works for you any time you're trying to write. Join the challenge: 00:00 Introduction to StoryADay Challenge 00:15 Taking a Break: The Importance of Rest 01:07 Dealing with Prompts: Inspiration and Flexibility 02:14 Community Insights: Diverse Perspectives on Prompts 05:10 Personal Reflections: Knitting and Writing 06:57 The Value of Persistence and Experimentation 08:02 dig deep into the ideas that come from the writing...
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Day 3 - What To Do When Writing Seems To Hard - A StoryADay Update
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Maybe you're tired, sad, or otherwise struggling emotions when you're trying to write. What do you do, to keep going? I have two suggestions, today. Find more at https//storyaday.org
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Day 2 - Flash Fiction - A StoryADay Update
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On writing flash fiction to a writing prompt by F. E. Choe, the art of Flash Fiction, and the benefits of brainstorming. Get a sneak preview of my Flash Fiction Workshop here (first 3 lessons, free!): https://stada.me/flash-preview
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Day 1 - Combining Confidence and Humility - a StoryADay Update
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These mini episodes bring you in-the-moment updates from my StoryADay May challenge, in the hope that what I'm learning will also be helpful to you! Episode 1 - In which I talk about confidence and humility as a creative person join the challenge: https://storyaday.org/
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Character Building Blocks
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Warm up for the StoryADay May Challenge (or any writing) with these character exercises. Create your raw materials this month; write like the wind, next month! LINKS All the warm up tasks:
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Warm ups for April PLUS our guest writing prompters
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Get ready for StoryADay May with these warm-up tasks in April PLUS: hear about the wonderful writers who have sent us prompts for this year's challenge sign up at: https://storyaday.org
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Join me on The StoryADay Podcast as I discuss the importance of engagement in writing and publishing.
In this episode titled "Lurk Your Way to Success in Publishing", I share strategies and insights that can help you achieve your goals as a writer.
Here are 3 key takeaways from the episode:
1️⃣ Don't rush into building an author platform: While it's tempting to focus on social media presence and building a following, it's crucial to prioritize the writing itself. Spend time honing your craft and creating compelling content before diving into the world of author branding.
2️⃣ Engage with the publishing world: Stay updated by following authors on social media, reading industry publications, and educating yourself about the realities of being a writer. Become part of the conversation, learn from experienced authors, and stay informed about industry trends.
3️⃣ Define your own success: Don't let societal expectations or external pressure define your writing journey. Take the time to reflect on what success means to you personally and set realistic goals that align with your values. Remember, writing is a journey of personal growth and creativity, and your definition of success should reflect that.
🎧 Listen now!
Timestamps
[00:02:03] Engaging With The Publishing World
[00:03:42] Should You Even Pay Attention?
[00:06:54] Have a Strong Definition of Success For Yourself
[00:09:18] If You Want To Publish
[00:10:25] First Steps In Pursuing Publication - Lurk (aka 'research')
[00:11:53] Agents
[00:14:44] Queries and Book Proposals
[00:15:45] Why Submission Guidelines Matter
[00:18:33] Ways to Lurk
[00:19:35] Publishing Shorter Pieces
[00:21:56] Get Off My Lawn
[00:23:22] Be Human, Make Friends, Be Successful
[00:25:37] Where To Find Writers and Publishing Folks, Online in 2023
[00:29:04] Wrap Up
Links:
Kate McKean's Agents & Books Substack Newsletter
The Sh*t No One Tells You About Writing
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