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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Jun 12, 2021 • 25min
Give Yourself A Break
It may seem strange after telling you to write a story a day but I think you should slow down and start thinking about maximums. What is a reasonable amount for you to write every day that you can sustain day after day? Why does this matter? :LINKS: Greg McKeown's book "Effortless" - http://stada.me/effortless Writing Prompt: https://storyaday.org/wow-big-desire/ Shiny Objects Lesson: https://storyaday.org/shiny-objects/ StoryADay 3-Day Challenge: https://storyaday.org/3dc
Jun 5, 2021 • 27min
What To Write Next
Part II of the StoryADay debrief process, which helps you assess what you learned during the challenge and what to focus on next. This process is useful after any big writing project or push, so don't skip this episode, even if you didn't take part in the StoryADay Challenge ::LINKS:: Comment on this episode here: https://storyaday.org/episode211 Get a printable version of these questions: https://storyaday.org/debrief Last week's episode: https://storyaday.org/episode210
May 29, 2021 • 21min
Refning The Process
After the challenge it's useful to capture all the lessons you learned. In this podcast I take you through an exercise for doing that, and give you the Challenge Plus version of today's writing prompt. ::LINKS:: Need a little more support as you transition out of the challenge month? Try the 3-Day Challenge. Prompts, videos, short story lessons: https://storyaday.org/3DC
May 22, 2021 • 13min
The Stories We Resist
Lessons from StoryADay 2021, including what happens when we keep working through the resistance...
May 8, 2021 • 18min
Working with Writing Prompts
How to keep going as we enter Week 2 of the StoryADay May challenge (hint: it's about purpose); and how to work with writing prompts. ::Links:: Writing Prompt (The Bridge): https://storyaday.org/2021-day-01 Writing Prompt (A Happy Story): https://storyaday.org/2021-day-07 Writing Prompt (Scenario): https://storyaday.org/2021-day-08 Story: The PILGRIM's Guide To Mars by Monique Cuillerier: https://www.diabolicalplots.com/dp-fiction-75a-the-pilgrims-guide-to-mars-by-monique-cuillerier/
May 1, 2021 • 13min
StoryADay Has Begun. Let's Talk About Perfectionism
Perfectionism is a creativity killer, and today and I'm talking about how StoryADay May can help you find a way forward. LINKS The Challenge: https://storyaday.org The Challenge+ (even more support): https://members.storyaday.org/join-challenge-plus
Apr 24, 2021 • 16min
Community
Writing can be a solitary activity. I made the argument that 'being a writer' is awfully hard to do, alone. If you haven't found your writing community yet, consider joining ours! LINKS StoryADay Superstars is Open for Registration Writing Prompt
Apr 17, 2021 • 24min
Preparing for a Successful StoryADay May 2021
Is this the year you transform yourself into a writer? Thinking about participating in StoryADay May? I have tips, tricks, and behind-the-scenes info from the 12th annual StoryADay May. Make sure you're signed up: ::LINKS:: http://storyaday.org/signup https://stada.me/writer-code Be A Best Seller Summit with Emma Dhesi - http://stada.me/emma Reading Room: http://stada.me/read
Apr 10, 2021 • 14min
The WRITER Code 2021 Edition
Do you see structure as freeing or stifling? I talk about that and the upcoming free WRITER Code masterclass (2021 edition) in this week's show along with a brief flash fiction writing prompt LINKS Are you taking the StoryADay May challenge this year? Sign up now: https://storyaday.org/signup Writing prompt: https://storyaday.org/wow-flash-moment
Apr 3, 2021 • 20min
Mind The GAP
There is a danger zone between our aspirations and the moment when our writing practice begins to click. You can navigate it safely if you Mind the GAP. Also: My ShortLIST for figuring out which courses and events to sign up for in the always-crowded summer of Writing Conferences and Festivals. It's an acronym-heavy episode this week, but it's all here to help you become the writer you know you're meant to be. MIND THE GAP Phase 1 - Getting Started (exciting) Phase 2 - Aaargh! (uncomfortable, danger zone) Phase 3 - Persistent progress (easy) Short LIST L - Learning I - Implementation S - Support T - Trust LINKS Shiny Object Syndrome Worksheet Deciding if you should invest in an event/course/book https://storyaday.org/shiny-objects/ Writing prompt https://storyaday.org/wow-sight
