Stop Writing Alone
Stop Writing Alone is a weekly show for writers looking for a writing community. In each episode listeners will learn where and how they can find, or create, their own writing community while joining one such community with Stop Writing Alone. The show will provide inspiration, writing activities, critique, and lessons from “distant teachers” in the writing world via their writings, online presence, and interviews. The show is written and hosted by Nicole Rivera, co-organizer of a local writing group, writer, and Pitch Wars 2016 mentee.
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Writing Community, Story Club, and More
06/23/2022
Writing Community, Story Club, and More
The Stop Writing Alone Subscription to writing community, write-ins, writing prompt parties and the new story club is here. In this episode, host Nicole Rivera describes what you can expect when you subscribe to the paid Substack posts on StopWritingAlone.Substack.com; Goal Setting Check-ins with Office Hours Subscriber only Write-in Zoom events Subscriber only Writing Prompt Parties Exclusive access to all Story Club posts and more! SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: StopWritingAlone.Substack.com 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: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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StopWritingAlone.Substack.com
06/16/2022
StopWritingAlone.Substack.com
StopWritingAlone.Substack.com is the new communications hub for all things Stop Writing Alone. In this week's episode, host Nicole Rivera discusses why this change was made and what listeners, readers and writing community members can expect from it. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone Mentioned in this episode: StopWritingAlone.Substack.com 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: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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Writer's Rights
06/09/2022
Writer's Rights
Knowing writer's rights is one of the most important parts of being a working writer. In celebration of this year's Writer's Rights Day, Nicole shares some very basic terms every writer should know before entering into the submission process. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: The Authors Guild 5 Things Every Writer Should Know About Rights WRITER'S DIGEST A Novice Writer's Guide to Rights WRITER'S WRITE Copyright Information for Writers POETS & WRITERS Rights: What They Mean and Why They Are Important Author Rights Resources: Understanding Author Rights CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY . 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: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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Discovering My Writer Origin Story
06/02/2022
Discovering My Writer Origin Story
Discovering your writer origin story may lead to greater understanding about your own strengths and weaknesses in the process toward publication. In this week's episode Nicole describes an "A-Ha!" Moment of her own that has opened up a new understanding about why she shares her writing the way she does. She shares what she discovered, what she thinks it might mean, and how she's using it to move forward. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: 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: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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Sprinkled Inspiration from Author Heather Huffman
05/19/2022
Sprinkled Inspiration from Author Heather Huffman
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 Danika Bloom (book featuring Heather's poetry) 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: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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3 Writing Prompts that Teach
05/12/2022
3 Writing Prompts that Teach
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 connect to the STOP WRITING ALONE community and introduce yourself: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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We Are All In This Together
05/05/2022
We Are All In This Together
"We are all in this together!" This is the mantra we should all seek in finding our supportive writing community. After listening to the UNLOCKING US podcast by Brene Brown as she interviews Domee Shi, Nicole reflects upon the ways writing community can support us with the "We are all in this together" mantra. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: UNLOCKING US episode with Domee Shi 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: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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Online Writing Community Etiquette
04/28/2022
Online Writing Community Etiquette
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: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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Find a New Locale
04/21/2022
Find a New Locale
Where you write can be just as important as the tools you use. This week Nicole discusses a strange new location she wrote in over the past week and asks writers to consider finding a new locale for their writing as well.
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The Purpose of A Writing Practice
04/14/2022
The Purpose of A Writing Practice
Last week Nicole took part in a 24 hour story contest and found that the Writing Practice she has been learning from Natalie Goldberg and Writing Down the Bones helped her reach the deadline. In this episode Nicole shares her writing practice and flash fiction story to show the connection between the two in just one example. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: Get Your Copy of WRITING DOWN THE BONES Get Your WRITING DOWN THE BONES DECK NYC Midnight 24 Hour Short Story Contest 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: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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Natalie Goldberg's Writing Practice
04/07/2022
Natalie Goldberg's Writing Practice
During the month of April Nicole Rivera of Stop Writing Alone is enrolled in Natalie Goldberg's Writing Down the Bones online course. This week she shares Natalie Goldberg's Writing Practice as she has experienced it so far in week one of the instruction. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: Get Your Copy of WRITING DOWN THE BONES Get Your WRITING DOWN THE BONES DECK 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: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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24 Hour Writing Challenge
03/31/2022
24 Hour Writing Challenge
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 Channel Buy Nicole a coffee (AKA support the podcast!) Places to connect to the STOP WRITING ALONE community and introduce yourself: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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Step Out Of Your Writing Comfort Zone
03/24/2022
Step Out Of Your Writing Comfort Zone
This week Nicole took a leap in a brand new writing direction and wants to challenge you to do the same. It's time to embrace your beginner's mind and beginner's spirit in a brand new category of writing! 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: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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Inspiration from the Bookshelf
03/17/2022
Inspiration from the Bookshelf
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!) Places to connect to the STOP WRITING ALONE community and introduce yourself: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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Self Sabotage
03/10/2022
Self Sabotage
Does self sabotage get in the way of you accomplishing your writing goals? This week Nicole shares her experience with self sabotage, her definition for it, and her cure! JOIN THE STOP WRITING ALONE NETWORK: https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual 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: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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How To Deal With The Shiny New Idea
03/03/2022
How To Deal With The Shiny New Idea
This week Nicole discusses how she's dealing with a shiny new writing project idea that simply wasn't in the plans for this year of writing. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: The Writer Magazine 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: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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I Was Interviewed
02/24/2022
I Was Interviewed
Information and Sign Up for Spring 2022 Happy Campers Club BEGINNING ON MARCH 1st: JOIN Stop Writing Alone Network THE WRITE CROWD INTERVIEW WITH NICOLE RIVERA StoryHoarder Substack (Nicole's fiction)
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Why I Am Sharing My Fiction for Free (and Maybe Shouldn't Be)
02/17/2022
Why I Am Sharing My Fiction for Free (and Maybe Shouldn't Be)
Last week Nicole Rivera began sharing her YA novel, GIRL, UNPLUGGED, on her Story Hoarder Substack page. For Free. In this episode she discusses why she has made the decision to share her fiction for free in this way right now and what types of things writers must think about before making such a decision. Nicole also discussed the newly opened Stop Writing Alone Network and the Happy Campers Club Spring 2022 session coming up. 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: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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Why I Use Scrivener
02/10/2022
Why I Use Scrivener
This week Nicole discusses the tools she uses for her writing and why she chose them. After the discussion, Nicole announced the launch of the Happy Campers Club free week from February 14-18, 2022. To join the Stop Writing Alone Network to make sure you don’t miss the event, follow this link: Mentioned in this episode: STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: Audrea Martin’s Kickstarter: Claire Oldham West Hypnotherapist sign up 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: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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Take Your Ideas For a Walk | Self Care for Writers
02/03/2022
Take Your Ideas For a Walk | Self Care for Writers
This week Nicole is encouraging listeners to take a walk with their ideas. Returning to the topic of Self Care for Writers, in this episode Nicole discusses the multifaceted benefit of this incredibly simple activity. 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: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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The Year of Writing Prompt Parties
01/27/2022
The Year of Writing Prompt Parties
Writing Prompt Parties are coming all throughout the year. In this episode Nicole discusses what a writing prompt party is, how they’ve helped her grow as a writer, and how you can join. T he first writing prompt party of the year will be this Friday at 7PM EST, here are the details: 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: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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Claire Oldham- West Hypnotherapist | Self Care for Writers
01/20/2022
Claire Oldham- West Hypnotherapist | Self Care for Writers
This week Nicole interviews Claire Oldham-West, certified counselor and Hypnotherapist about her content-free emotional release technique and her upcoming webinar and course for anyone interested in exploring this type of personal therapy. In this episode Nicole shared her experiences with Claire’s technique and Claire even hypnotizes Nicole during the recording. To sign up for Claire’s webinar and for more information on Claire’s services, sign up here: Mentioned in this episode: Claire Oldham-West’s Website YouTube 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: Stop Writing Alone FB Page: Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: Stop Writing Alone website: Join the Stop Writing Alone email list: Stop Writing Alone Instagram account Nicole’s Twitter: The Stop Writing Alone voice number (call to introduce yourself!): (646) 907-9607 When you find a group of people who lift you up on a daily basis, it is important to share their awesome. Here are links to the women in Nicole’s Mastermind group (currently going by the name The Voxer Vixens!). Please support these women who do so much to support Nicole on a daily basis! Kim A. Flodin Lisa Murray Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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[Happy Campers Interview] Jamie Angevine | Writing Every Day
12/16/2021
[Happy Campers Interview] Jamie Angevine | Writing Every Day
Jamie Angevine has been writing her whole life. For years she has committed to writing every single day. In this episode she discusses her writing habits, her quest to find a local writing group to support her growth, and how she shows up for writing community both locally and virtually.
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An Invitation and a Giveaway
12/09/2021
An Invitation and a Giveaway
This week Nicole discusses Stop Writing Alone and Stop Reading Alone plans for the new year. She invites listeners to a reading group to read Brené Brown’s new book, Atlas of the Heart together in a new virtual space for the Stop Writing Alone community. Nicole also announced a giveaway of the book Atlas of the Heart that ends on December 22, 2021. To enter the giveaway and get on the Stop Reading Alone email list, visit the link below:
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[Happy Campers Interview] Audrea Martin, Cozy Mysteries, Community, and Conferences
12/02/2021
[Happy Campers Interview] Audrea Martin, Cozy Mysteries, Community, and Conferences
Audrea Martin is a cozy mystery writer getting ready to release her debut novel Blue Blue Christmas. In this episode she discusses how she fell in love with cozy mystery, strove to find herself in the genre and then worked to create the stories she craved. She shares her experiences within writing community, in writing conferences, and her love of books on the craft that she has turned into a new venture with Amy Strong on their YouTube channel The Write Crowd.
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Story Hoarder | Fiction by Nicole Rivera
11/25/2021
Story Hoarder | Fiction by Nicole Rivera
This week's episode is Nicole's introduction to her new space to share al the fiction she has been writing while in community. To read the stories for yourself, or to subscribe, use the link below:
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[Happy Campers Interview] Servete Kolar | Writing for Friends, Fun, and Fantasy
11/18/2021
[Happy Campers Interview] Servete Kolar | Writing for Friends, Fun, and Fantasy
Servete Kolar is a fellow writer from Nicole’s hometown Staten Island, NY. Servete, or Sevey, and Nicole met through the Staten Island Writers Meetup group and have continued their connection in community through Stop Writing Alone. Sevey writes fantasy in between her obligations to her students with special needs. In this episode Sevey demonstrates again and again all the work it takes to show up for yourself through your writing.
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[Happy Campers Interview] Allen Carter | On the Page and the Stage
11/04/2021
[Happy Campers Interview] Allen Carter | On the Page and the Stage
Allen Carter is a Canadian author and musician who has taken his love of performance to the page. This week Al shares these experiences in a conversation about finding writing community, battling imposter syndrome, and his love of the power of pens!
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[Happy Campers Interview] Amy Strong | The Write Crowd
10/28/2021
[Happy Campers Interview] Amy Strong | The Write Crowd
Amy Strong is the co-creator and co-host of the brand new YouTube channel and writing community called The Write Crowd. Along with Audrea Martin, Amy shares perspectives and insights about books for writers with writers. In this episode, Amy discusses this new venture, the books (yes, plural!) she’s working on, as well as the various writing communities she is a part of and growing with.
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[Happy Campers Interview] Tammy Breitweiser | PUSH Groups & Beyond
10/21/2021
[Happy Campers Interview] Tammy Breitweiser | PUSH Groups & Beyond
This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series.
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