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 Peer Letters for Better Critique Conversations
05/04/2023
Writing Peer Letters for Better Critique Conversations
Episode 186: Writing Peer Letters for Better Critique Conversations Episode Description Critique conversations can sometimes be complicated by the reader’s intention rather than serving the author of the piece being critiqued. This month, a small cohort of Stop Writing Alone members is trying out a new process for critique involving some tools like Writing Notes (discussed in ), and Peer Letters, to help writing groups remain focused on the true purpose of critiquing each other’s writing: helping each writer to best bring their vision for their writing to life. In this episode, Nicole describes how she has used this tool in the Stop Writing Alone Critique Crew to serve the writers she is reading COMPLETE SHOW NOTES: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-186-writing-peer-letters#details
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"Writing Notes" for Critique and Creation
05/04/2023
"Writing Notes" for Critique and Creation
Episode 185: "Writing Notes" for Critique and Creation Episode Description As the S has begun to experiment with a new way to critique our writing, I have discovered a tool in “writing notes” that I wanted to share with the whole community. “Writing Notes” are meant to be shared with readers of your work to help focus their feedback on what you actually need to help your WIP become exactly what you’ve dreamed, but I have also found that these notes are helping me stay focused as well. This week I shared my process in writing my writing notes and challenge you to take the time to write them for your own WIP. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-185-writing-notes-for-critique#details
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Is ChatGPT AI A Writer's Friend or Foe?
03/23/2023
Is ChatGPT AI A Writer's Friend or Foe?
AI is here, do you think ChatGPT is a writer’s friend or foe? This week Nicole sits down with three writers who have dove in to use tools like ChatGPT and Jasper to ask them about their experiences. Jackie Dana, Heather Huffman and Susie Taylor share how they have used these tools in their fiction, content creation, research and more. Tune in to hear about why you might be celebrating this new tech and what, if anything, you still have to fear. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES HERE: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-184-is-chatgpt-ai-a-writers#details
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Writing Fitness With Friends
03/02/2023
Writing Fitness With Friends
The debate over writing prompts continues on, but is there a different way to look at prompts when you choose to do them IN community? I think so! This week I discuss why I think this “Writing Fitness with Friends” activity is something all writers should consider adding to their practice. Find the complete show notes for this episode and SUBSCRIBE to the The Stop Writing Alone Community here: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-183-writing-fitness-with#details
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When Your Writing Sucks
01/21/2023
When Your Writing Sucks
It’s bound to happen: you are going to write something truly terrible. What do you do when your writing sucks? Nicole came face-to-face with this reality recently and recounted the experience in this week’s episode. Listen in to hear what she felt, what she learned from it, and what she’s going to do next. Complete show notes found at: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-182-when-your-writing-sucks#details
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Looking for a Critique Crew
01/13/2023
Looking for a Critique Crew
In this week’s episode Nicole discusses her quest to find a group of writers to help design the next new offering in Stop Writing Alone: Critique. As announced earlier in the week in the substack article titled, , Nicole is inviting community members to be a part of a multi-month discovery, discussion and design project including a reading group, Zoom calls, as participating in critique. To Find the complete show notes for , go to the Stop Writing Alone Substack page: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-181-looking-for-a-critique?sd=pf
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Word Power
01/06/2023
Word Power
Episode 180 Word Power In this week’s episode Nicole discusses the word power she will be leaning on throughout the year for personal motivation as well as writing. () Complete show notes for episode 180 can be found on the page:
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6 Stretches & Exercises for Writers
10/06/2022
6 Stretches & Exercises for Writers
Show Notes can be found at: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-178-6-stretches-and-exercises#details
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Story Structure for Discovery Writers
09/29/2022
Story Structure for Discovery Writers
Show Notes can be found on the Stop Writing Alone Substack page, here: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-177-story-structure-for-discovery?sd=pf
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Announcing Happy Campers Club FALL 2022
09/22/2022
Announcing Happy Campers Club FALL 2022
HAPPY CAMPERS CLUB IS BACK!! What is Happy Campers Club? In short, it’s two months of the support, guidance and writing community you need to transform your writing life! What to know even more? Then dive into either the podcast episode above, or the video below where I explain it all. If you are already to sign up, click the link below: SIGN UP FOR THE STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST to get videos and podcasts in your inbox weekly (Join the paid list to get invites to community events all month long!): Stop Writing Alone Stop Writing Alone is a podcast, a community & a philosophy By Nicole Rivera . READ NICOLE RIVERA'S FICTION AT STORY HOARDER Story Hoarder releasing the hoard of stories I have written to spread the story love to readers everywhere. By Nicole Rivera JOIN THE STOP WRITING ALONE NETWORK: ... Video Version This is a special episode where I recorded both on video and audio, if you want to see my face for this announcement (as well as the family lizard Lexemo) on video, here is the video version:
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Doing the Work
09/08/2022
Doing the Work
It's time to do the work, get serious and start writing, how does it get done? This week Nicole discusses her three pillars to successful productivity when focusing on a writing project. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: Leonie Dawson courses (this an affiliate links): Interview with Jamie Angevine on Stop Writng Alone 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 Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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3 Things Before You Get Started
09/01/2022
3 Things Before You Get Started
It's time to get started with a "new year" (host Nicole Rivera always defines a new school year as a sort of New's Years opportunity). In this episode Nicole talks about the 3 things she likes to do before getting started on new writing projects and new seasons: 1. clear the slate, 2. choose YOUR "have tos", and 3. find (or create!) your support system. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: Leonie Dawson courses (this an affiliate links): 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 Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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Write With Me Friday!
08/26/2022
Write With Me Friday!
Write with me this Friday: You're Invited! Friday, August 26, 2022, 2 PM Eastern Time is our next community-wide Writing Prompt Party. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: Writing Down the Bones Deck Writing Down the Bones book 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 Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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Silent Retreat
07/21/2022
Silent Retreat
Inspired by last weekend's Silent Retreat with Natalie Goldberg (author of Writing Down the Bones), host NIcole Rivera invites writers to consider the benefits of creating their own silent writing retreat and discusses how this may be accomplished. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone Join the Stop Writing Alone Network Mentioned in this episode: Writing Down the Bones Deck Writing Down the Bones book 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 Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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Personalize Writing Advice
07/14/2022
Personalize Writing Advice
Do you personalize the writing advice you get? This week host Nicole Rivera discusses how showing up to writing advice with a dose of confidence in your own ability can help you grow more efficiently as a writer. 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 Claire Oldham West Johanna Jaquez-Peralta Emma Isaacs
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Notebooks by Nicole
07/07/2022
Notebooks by Nicole
In this week's episode, host Nicole Rivera discusses her notebook collection and uses. Going beyond a simple writer's notebook, she discusses categories of notebook types that help her learn, create stories and content, and stay connected with writing community. 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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Motivation Magic
06/30/2022
Motivation Magic
In this week's episode host Nicole Rivera reminds us about the Motivation Magic we all carry with us every day. If you are feeling uninspired, or can't find the motivation to get back to your writing, this episode is the reminder you need to help find your way back. 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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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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