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058 – A writing prompt from Stuart Horwitz

A reflective prompt for Sunday, from writer and developmental editor Stuart Horwitz.   The Prompt: http://storyaday.org/20170507-stuart   Stuart’s books: http://amzn.to/2q55Llr Another new episode of Write Every Day, Not “Some Day”

Self Reflection – a writing prompt from Stuart Horwitz

Today, Stuart Horwitz invites us to a bit of self-reflection. The Prompt Think back to a time earlier in your life, maybe high school, when you knew a good person with whom you have fallen out of touch. If you were to reconnect with this person right now, what one question would you ask them? … Continue reading "Self Reflection – a writing prompt from Stuart Horwitz"

057 – A writing prompt from Angela Ackerman

In this prompt, Angela Ackerman invites us to explore our characters’ pasts, to find out what made them the people they are today.   The Prompt: http://storyaday.org/20170506-angela/   Angela’s books: http://amzn.to/2p60wgn Another new episode of Write Every Day, Not “Some Day”

Getting Emotional – a writing prompt from Angela Ackerman

For audio only, subscribe to the podcast Today, Angela Ackerman invites us to think about our character’s past emotional trauma and how it affects them in the present. This is a really useful exercise for deepening any character in any length of story. Use it for a character from a novel, or for the character … Continue reading "Getting Emotional – a writing prompt from Angela Ackerman"

056 – 05 May 2017 Writing Prompt from Phil Giunta

Today’s prompt comes from paranormal mystery author Phil Giunta, which reminds me that suspense and intrigue are essential components of any story. The Prompt: http://storyaday.org/20170505-phil Phil’s Books: http://amzn.to/2qJTOxN   Another new episode of Write Every Day, Not “Some Day”

A Friendly Warning – a writing prompt from Phil Giunta

Audio-only: (if you like this, subscribe to the podcast) Phil Giunta gives us a situation today that suggests mystery, but you don’t have to write a full-on mystery if you don’t want to. It is, however, a great reminder that suspense plays an important role in all storytelling… The Prompt You walk into your office … Continue reading "A Friendly Warning – a writing prompt from Phil Giunta"

055 – May 04 2017 LJ Cohen writing prompt

LJ Cohen gives us a writing prompt that proves to us that limits are awesome when it comes to productivity   The Prompt: http://storyaday.org/20170504-LJ LJ’s Books: http://amzn.to/2q62a3l  Another new episode of Write Every Day, Not “Some Day”

Writer’s Clue – Writing Prompt from LJ Cohen

LJ Cohen brings us a fabulous writing prompt today, for Day 4 of the challenge. This is an example of how you can put limits on your writing options, to increase your chances of getting your writing DONE on a day when it seems impossible. I know, it sounds counterintuitive, right? Limits make things easier? But … Continue reading "Writer’s Clue – Writing Prompt from LJ Cohen"

054 – Day 3 of StoryADay May 2017

We’re back today with another fantastic writing prompt from writer Kylie Quillinan, along with another heartfelt pep talk from me. Are you still writing? Gold star, for you! The Prompt: http://storyaday.org/20170503-kylie/ Kylie’s books: http://amzn.to/2oJIL6m Another new episode of Write Every Day, Not “Some Day”

The Doll Maker – Writing Prompt from Kylie Quillinan

Day Three! How’s it going? You should be cruising into your writing by now and it probably hasn’t become either a habit or a chore yet. You might have finished stories on days 1 or 2, or you might have discovered that it’s quite hard to finish a story in one day. Today’s prompt is … Continue reading "The Doll Maker – Writing Prompt from Kylie Quillinan"