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May 2, 2017
053 – Day 2 of StoryADay May 2017
You’re back for Day 2. Good for you! Today we celebrate that fact and bring you a writing prompt from mega-best-selling author Jerry B. Jenkins (of the Left Behind series) The Prompt: http://storyaday.org/20170502-jerry/ Jerry’s free stuff: www.jerryjenkins.com/how-to-write-a-book Another new episode of Write Every Day, Not “Some Day”
May 1, 2017
The Latchkey Kid – A Writing Prompt from Jerry B. Jenkins
You’re back! It’s Day 2 of StoryADay May 2017 and you’re still here. That’s pretty impressive (believe me, not everyone makes it!) Today’s prompt is from uber-best-selling author Jerry B. Jenkins. Check out the links below for more (free!) writing advice from Jerry. The Prompt A socially awkward girl in her early teens is a … Continue reading "The Latchkey Kid – A Writing Prompt from Jerry B. Jenkins"
StADa 052 – May 01 2017 GregoryFrost
StoryADay May 2017 is here! Get your pep talks and writing prompts all month long. Today we start with a writing prompt from writer Gregory Frost, and a pep talk from me, Julie Duffy. The Prompt: http://storyaday.org/20170501-frost/ Social Media Graphics (tell everyone you’re writing this month!): http://storyaday.org/category/resourc... Another new episode of Write Every Day, Not “Some … Continue reading "StADa 052 – May 01 2017 GregoryFrost"
April 30, 2017
The Dead Friend – Writing Prompt from Gregory Frost
It’s here! StoryADay May 2017 is here! I know you’re excited, so I won’t take up much of your time. Just remember: Set your own rules for the month Get to the end of the story Post in the blog comments or in The Victory Dance group That’s it! Here’s your first (optional) writing prompt, … Continue reading "The Dead Friend – Writing Prompt from Gregory Frost"
SWAGr – Accountability for May 2017
It’s here! STORYADAY MAY is here. But don’t forget to make your commitments public with our Accountability group: Every month we gather here to discuss what we’ve achieved and commit to making more progress in our creative lives in the coming month. We call it our Serious Writer’s Accountability Group or SWAGr, for short! (We’re serious, not sombre!) Leave … Continue reading "SWAGr – Accountability for May 2017"
April 28, 2017
Video FAQs – Where Do I Post My Stories?
Here’s a FB Live I did earlier to address this question. If you don’t like video, there’s a written answer below. Also, I’m around all weekend, answering questions and soothing nerves. Just post questions in the comments here or in the community (or at Facebook) and I’ll get to them on and off over the … Continue reading "Video FAQs – Where Do I Post My Stories?"
April 27, 2017
More Tips For A Successful Month Of Writing
We’re almost there. May is almost upon us. But don’t freak out. You can have a fabulously creative month of writing. And here are some tips that will ABSOLUTELY help. (Really, I’ve been doing this since 2010, with hundreds of other writers. Sometimes twice a year. Trust us.) Make Time You’re not going to magically … Continue reading "More Tips For A Successful Month Of Writing"
April 24, 2017
11 Ways To Get Ready For StoryADay May
To get you prepared, here’s a handy check list of items you can do before StoryADay gets underway, to make sure you have the most productive, creative writing month ever! Join the StoryADay list, so that you can access the Creative Challenge Bundle, and get access to the exclusive forums at StoryADay.org (You’ll also get … Continue reading "11 Ways To Get Ready For StoryADay May"
StoryADay May 2017 Badges
Use the graphics proudly to announce your participation in this May’s challenge. Right-click to download, then post them on your blog, as your FB or Instagram profile pic, whatever! 500 x 500 px 400 x 400 px (Best for Facebook Profile pic) 160 x 160 px (Best for Instagram profile pic) 500 x 230 … Continue reading "StoryADay May 2017 Badges"
April 20, 2017
How To Write A StoryADay – Tips For Success
How To Write A StoryADay For A Month I. Use the site during the StoryADay May challenge, to find prompts and to find community (either in the blog post comments or in the community forums. (Come back on April 25 to get access, or get on the mailing list now!) It can be fun to go online … Continue reading "How To Write A StoryADay – Tips For Success"
