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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Nov 26, 2022 • 13min
It's Annual Review Time!
Nobody ever feels they've done all the writing they could have done, in a year...but that's no reason to bury your head in the sand. Let's dig for treasure, instead! LINKS Annual Review Bundle: https://stada.me/apb Set and Meet Goals article: https://storyaday.org/set-and-meet-goals
Nov 19, 2022 • 12min
6 Weeks of Creativity
With six weeks left in the year, you may be looking to do a big push or you may want to chill. I have one tip that will make either of those options (or something in the middle) work. Also in this episode, some updates on my Tidy Desk Challenge and what's been going on around here at StoryADay recently. LINKS Read to write? Watch this peptalk Want to build a slow, steady practice? What this Want to finish one project this year? Watch this Ready to chill? Watch this
Nov 12, 2022 • 14min
StADa270 Tidy Desk Challenge
In which behavioral science tells me things I do not want to hear and I issue myself a Tidy Desk Challenge. (You are welcome to join me. Post on Instagram, use #TidyDeskChallenge and tag me @storyadaymay). LINKS: The StoryAWeek Newsletter: https://storyaday.org/storyaweek
Nov 5, 2022 • 23min
StADa269 - Goals Disrupt
If you have set a writing goal for this month -- or if you have ever struggled with goals -- this is the podcast for you! My mentor said something so brilliantly simple this week that I simply HAD to share it with you...because it unlocked something about goals and our life's purpose. LINKS SWAGr post: https://stada.me/swagr
Oct 23, 2022 • 19min
Are You in The Pause? - Episode 268
Not every period in your writing life has to be one where you're churning out new words. So what should you be doing if you're in 'The Pause'? Follow the links for a workbook that will help you figure out your next steps. LINKS The Pause - https://storyaday.org/the-pause/ The Keep Writing Workbook - the perfect prep-work while you're in The Pause: https://stada.me/kww
Oct 15, 2022 • 18min
StADa267 - Prepping for NaNoWriMo
I've done a few challenges in my time (from StoryADay to NaNoWriMo) and I have some questions for you about how you're preparing and what you'll do instead/as well as outlining to sustain you through the month. LINKS Creative Challenge Workbook: https://stada.me/ccw StoryAWeek Newsletter: https://storyaday.org/storyaweek This episode: https://storayday.org/episode267
Oct 8, 2022 • 17min
Who Do You Listen To?
It's dangerous to allow rejections, acceptances, marketing budgets or any other business-related nonsense to determine your worth as a writer. So who should you be listening to? In this episode, I have some thoughts... LINKS StoryADay Critique Week: https://stada.me/critique StoryAWeek Newsletter: https://storyaday.org/storyaweek 3-Day Challenge: https://storyaday.org/3dc
Oct 1, 2022 • 24min
A Writing Prompt
This week I read you a writing prompt. Let's get writing! LINKS: https://storyaday.org/storyaweek
Sep 24, 2022 • 13min
Soaring
What do you need to do to help you soar in your writing life? Join me for a Lesson in Creative Thermodynamics! LINKS: Leave a comment: storyaday.org/a-lesson-in-creative-thermodynamics The 3-Day Challenge: storyaday.org/3dc This episode: https://storyaday.org/episode264
Sep 17, 2022 • 25min
I'm Obsessed! Are You?
I'm obsessed with helping you write more and feel successful in your writing life (Yes, I was watching the E! Emmy's red carpet show this week. Thanks for the epithet, Laverne Cox!) What are you willing to do to become the writer you know you are inside? LINKS: Join the Superstars: https://stada.me/superstars
