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Day 10 – Let’s Make These Stories Flash

Yeah, yeah we’re writing super-short stories this month (well, some of us are!), but do they flash? The Prompt Write a story in under 1000 words focusing on creating one billiant image in your reader’s mind. Tips The image you leave in their mind doesn’t have to be visual. It could be an idea. Really focus … Continue reading "Day 10 – Let’s Make These Stories Flash"

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[Writing Prompt] Day 9 – Character Desires Are Key

Knowing what a character wants, tells us what’s at stake in the story. Conflict between the character’s desire and their circumstances will keep your reader hooked. The Prompt Establish, within the first couple of sentences, your character’s desire. Put them in a situation that conflicts with that desire. Tell us how it works out. Tips … Continue reading "[Writing Prompt] Day 9 – Character Desires Are Key"

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Day 8 – All About Conflict, Superstar

Without conflict or friction in your story, nothing  interesting will happen. Today we focus on making sure two opposing forces run into each other in your story. Audio Only The Prompt Put your character in a mundane, everyday situation. Then introduce a strong element of conflict. Bonus points: go back and make sure that your … Continue reading "Day 8 – All About Conflict, Superstar"

Day 8 – All About Conflict

Without conflict or friction in your story, nothing  interesting will happen. Today we focus on making sure two opposing forces run into each other in your story. The Prompt Put your character in a mundane, everyday situation. Then introduce a strong element of conflict. Tips The conflict can be external (they’re driving to work and … Continue reading "Day 8 – All About Conflict"

Day 7 – Playing With Character with Playwright Jen Silverman

Today’s guest prompt comes from Jen Silverman. Jen Silverman is a New York–based writer and playwright, a two-time MacDowell Fellow, and the recipient of a New York Foundation for the Arts grant and the Yale Drama Series prize. She was awarded the 2016–17 Playwrights of New York fellowship at The Lark and is a member … Continue reading "Day 7 – Playing With Character with Playwright Jen Silverman"

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103 – StoryADay May 2018 is Underway!

The first week of StoryADay May 2018 is drawing to a close. In this episode I tell you about  The webinar I did with NaNoWriMo’s Young Writer’s Program, Marya Brennan: http://stada.me/ywplive The Superstars program, and how you can still join (today): http://stada.me/superstars Here’s where you can find all the prompts for StoryADay May 2018: http://stada.me/may2018 And … Continue reading "103 – StoryADay May 2018 is Underway!"

Protected: Day 6 – Retell Your Own Story

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