StoryADay presents: I, WRITER - A Writing Podcast about Building a Successful Writing Practice
Julie Duffy
Welcome to StoryADay Presents: I, WRITER – A Writing Podcast about building a fulfilling writing life.
Hosted by author and StoryADay founder Julie Duffy, this show helps writers of all kinds—novelists, short-story authors, poets, or anyone building a creative habit—turn writing into a sustainable, joyful practice.
Each episode blends practical writing tips with mindset reframes drawn from the I, WRITER Framework (Imagine, Write, Refine, Improve, Triumph, Engage, Repeat), to help you avoid overwhelm and make more progress, faster.
Whether you're drafting your first novel, exploring short fiction, or fighting writer's block, you'll find strategies here to strengthen your writing routine, spark creativity, and keep going.
With insights from the popular StoryADay Challenge and years of guiding writers worldwide, Julie shows you how to create momentum, finish projects, and share your work with confidence.
Music credit: Alan McPike (http://standardstrax.com)
Hosted by author and StoryADay founder Julie Duffy, this show helps writers of all kinds—novelists, short-story authors, poets, or anyone building a creative habit—turn writing into a sustainable, joyful practice.
Each episode blends practical writing tips with mindset reframes drawn from the I, WRITER Framework (Imagine, Write, Refine, Improve, Triumph, Engage, Repeat), to help you avoid overwhelm and make more progress, faster.
Whether you're drafting your first novel, exploring short fiction, or fighting writer's block, you'll find strategies here to strengthen your writing routine, spark creativity, and keep going.
With insights from the popular StoryADay Challenge and years of guiding writers worldwide, Julie shows you how to create momentum, finish projects, and share your work with confidence.
Music credit: Alan McPike (http://standardstrax.com)
Episodes
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Sep 4, 2021 • 12min
StoryADay Sept Week 1
What are you learning about writing in this, week 1, of the StoryADay September challenge, 2021? Let's talk... PLUS my extended notes on last week's writing prompt from award-winning writer Fran Wilde.0 ::LINKS:: Join the Challenge+ https://stada.me/challengeplus Fran Wilde Prompt: https://storyaday.org/2021-day-01 3-Day Challenge: https://storyaday.org/3dc
Aug 28, 2021 • 16min
Who do you think you are?
There are so many easy excuses for not writing, not taking part in challenges, not joining groups...even when we know they'd help. In this episode I encourage you to dismantle those excuses and let yourself be a happy writer, instead. ::LINKS:: StoryADay Superstars: https://members.storyaday.org/join-superstars Writing prompt: https://storyaday.org/wow-extra-help StoryADay September sign up: https://storyaday.org/signup
Aug 21, 2021 • 22min
Other Writers' Brains plus a writing prompt from Premee Mohamed
Writing can be a solitary act, but being a writer can't be. In this episode I celebrate all the knowledge we have at our fingertips AND the generosity of writers. Includes a writing prompt from writer Premee Mohamed. LINKS Premee Mohamed's Writing Prompt (Text) https://storyaday.org/20-mohamed/ Buy Premee Mohamed's books: https://stada.me/racpremee Join me at a 5-Day Retreat in Pennsylvania: https://stada.me/5day2021
Aug 16, 2021 • 19min
6 Ways Writing Prompts Help Your Writing
If you're serious about your writing, doesn't it seem like you should be working on your novel or the story-you-want-to-get-published rather than messing about with writing prompts? Respectfully, no. Using writing prompts has many benefits, if you're getting good prompts and you know how to use them. :LINKS: Writing prompts: https://storyaday.org/category/inspiration/writing-prompts/ The 3-Day Challenge: https://storyaday.org/3dc
Jul 31, 2021 • 19min
A Tale of Two Simones
If Simone Biles can get Gymnast's Block, and Simone Manuel can get Swimmer's Block, can we stop staying Writer's Block isn't real? In this episode I talk about performance, confidence, skills and why we need to start being kind to ourselves. Also includes a writing prompt that puts your character in an uncomfortable situation. :LINKS: John Burns Murdoch's Tweet Thread: https://twitter.com/jburnmurdoch/status/1420026131604979719 Babies belly-laughing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L49VXZwfup8 Animal friendships: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c0CyjhwtGg
Jul 17, 2021 • 21min
Jack of All Trades?
What are you working on right now, and how do you work? Do you flit between projects or knuckle down and master each skill? That's what I'm talking about this week on the podcast. Also, I talk a little about the new Kindle Vella project... ::LINKS:: http://storyaday.org/episode216 https://storyaday.org/3dc My latest column at WriterUnboxed: https://stada.me/wu8
Jul 10, 2021 • 20min
A Writing Life
This week I talk about a concept you either love or hate: consistency. If you're a hater (like I was) I'm here with some new ways for you to think about consistency that will contribute to that beloved word: progress. ::LINKS:: Join the I, WRITER Course: https://stada.me/iwriter
Jul 3, 2021 • 17min
Mid Year Review
This week I encourage you to look at your writing plans for this year and revise your goals. I also talk about putting some structure into your writing life in order to make it easier to get to the fun parts! This week's writing prompt is all about character. ::LINKS:: Annual planning documents: https://storyaday.org/annualplan Your Writing Life Series: https://stada.me/writinglifeclass
Jun 26, 2021 • 2min
Gone Fishin'
The podcast is taking a brief vacation this week but you can find a directory of hundreds of past episodes here: https://stada.me/podcast-toc
Jun 19, 2021 • 16min
Work With What You've Learned About Your Writing
This week I share some lessons learned by the StoryADay Superstars ranging from process and habit lessons to lessons about writing topics and techniques. Share what you've learned lately in the comments at storyaday.org/episode213 ::LINKS:: This episode's comments: https://storyaday.org/episode213 This week's Writing Prompt: https://storyaday.org/wow-start-at-the-end/ The Keep Writing System: https://storyaday.org/keepwriting/ Join the 3-Day Challenge: https://storyaday.org/3dc If you'd like to support this podcast you can now Buy Me A Coffee: https://stada.me/coffee
