Episode 186: Writing Peer Letters for Better Critique Conversations Episode Description   Critique conversations can sometimes be complicated by the reader’s intention rather than serving the author of the piece being critiqued. This month, a small cohort of Stop Writing Alone members is trying out a new process for critique involving some tools like Writing Notes (discussed in episode 185), and Peer Letters, to help writing groups remain focused on the true purpose of critiquing each other’s writing: helping each writer to best bring their v

Episode 185: "Writing Notes" for Critique and Creation Episode Description   As the Stop Writing Alone Critique Crew has begun to experiment with a new way to critique our writing, I have discovered a tool in “writing notes” that I wanted to share with the whole community. “Writing Notes” are meant to be shared with readers of your work to help focus their feedback on what you actually need to help your WIP become exactly what you’ve dreamed, but I have also found that these notes are helping me stay fo

AI is here, do you think ChatGPT is a writer’s friend or foe? This week Nicole sits down with three writers who have dove in to use tools like ChatGPT and Jasper to ask them about their experiences. Jackie Dana, Heather Huffman and Susie Taylor share how they have used these tools in their fiction, content creation, research and more. Tune in to hear about why you might be celebrating this new tech and what, if anything, you still have to fear.  COMPLETE SHOW NOTES HERE:  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-184-is-chatgpt-ai-a-writers#details

The debate over writing prompts continues on, but is there a different way to look at prompts when you choose to do them IN community? I think so! This week I discuss why I think this “Writing Fitness with Friends” activity is something all writers should consider adding to their practice.   Find the complete show notes for this episode and SUBSCRIBE to the The Stop Writing Alone Community here: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-183-writing-fitness-with#details

  It’s bound to happen: you are going to write something truly terrible. What do you do when your writing sucks? Nicole came face-to-face with this reality recently and recounted the experience in this week’s episode. Listen in to hear what she felt, what she learned from it, and what she’s going to do next. Complete show notes found at: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-182-when-your-writing-sucks#details

In this week’s episode Nicole discusses her quest to find a group of writers to help design the next new offering in Stop Writing Alone: Critique. As announced earlier in the week in the substack article titled, I’m Looking For My Critique Crew, Nicole is inviting community members to be a part of a multi-month discovery, discussion and design project including a reading group, Zoom calls, as participating in critique. To Find the complete show notes for Episode 181: Looking for a Critique Crew, go to the Stop Writing Alone Substack page: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-181-looking-for-a-critique?sd=pf

Episode 180 Word Power  In this week’s episode Nicole discusses the word power she will be leaning on throughout the year for personal motivation as well as writing. (continue reading...) Complete show notes for episode 180 can be found on the Stop Writing Alone Substack page: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-180-word-power?sd=pf

Show Notes can be found at: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-178-6-stretches-and-exercises#details

Show Notes can be found on the Stop Writing Alone Substack page, here: https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/p/episode-177-story-structure-for-discovery?sd=pf

HAPPY CAMPERS CLUB IS BACK!! What is Happy Campers Club? In short, it’s two months of the support, guidance and writing community you need to transform your writing life! What to know even more? Then dive into either the podcast episode above, or the video below where I explain it all. If you are already to sign up, click the link below: SIGN UP FOR THE FALL 2022 HAPPY CAMPERS CLUB   https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/plans/237272?bundle_token=7d3f1a08480a9574b8a23b10d98f871c&utm_so

It's time to do the work, get serious and start writing, how does it get done? This week Nicole discusses her three pillars to successful productivity when focusing on a writing project. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: Leonie Dawson courses  (this an affiliate links): https://leoniedawson.mykajabi.com/a/2147486919/UqXsJQRQ  Interview with Jamie Angevine on Stop Writng Alone https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/

It's time to get started with a "new year" (host Nicole Rivera always defines a new school year as a sort of New's Years opportunity). In this episode Nicole talks about the 3 things she likes to do before getting started on new writing projects and new seasons: 1. clear the slate, 2. choose YOUR "have tos", and 3. find (or create!) your support system. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: Leonie Dawson courses  (this an affiliate links): https://leoniedawson.mykajabi.com/a/2147486919/UqXsJQRQ  StopWritingAlone.Substa

Write with me this Friday: You're Invited! Friday, August 26, 2022, 2 PM Eastern Time is our next community-wide Writing Prompt Party.  SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: Writing Down the Bones Deck https://bookshop.org/a/10928/9781611809008 Writing Down the Bones book https://bookshop.org/a/10928/9781611803082  StopWritingAlone.Substack.com https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  <li aria-

Inspired by last weekend's Silent Retreat with Natalie Goldberg (author of Writing Down the Bones), host NIcole Rivera invites writers to consider the benefits of creating their own silent writing retreat and discusses how this may be accomplished. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: Writing Down the Bones Deck https://bookshop.org/a/10928/9781611809008 Writing Down the Bones book https://bookshop.org/a/10928/9781611803082  StopWritingAlone.Substack

Do you personalize the writing advice you get? This week host Nicole Rivera discusses how showing up to writing advice with a dose of confidence in your own ability can help you grow more efficiently as a writer. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: StopWritingAlone.Substack.com https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): https://storyhoarder.substack.com Stop Writing Alone FB

In this week's episode, host Nicole Rivera discusses her notebook collection and uses. Going beyond a simple writer's notebook, she discusses categories of notebook types that help her learn, create stories and content, and stay connected with writing community. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: StopWritingAlone.Substack.com https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): https://storyhoarder.substack.com<

In this week's episode host Nicole Rivera reminds us about the Motivation Magic we all carry with us every day. If you are feeling uninspired, or can't find the motivation to get back to your writing, this episode is the reminder you need to help find your way back. SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: StopWritingAlone.Substack.com https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): https://storyhoarder.substack.

The Stop Writing Alone Subscription to writing community, write-ins, writing prompt parties and the new story club is here. In this episode, host Nicole Rivera describes what you can expect when you subscribe to the paid Substack posts on StopWritingAlone.Substack.com; Goal Setting Check-ins with Office Hours Subscriber only Write-in Zoom events Subscriber only Writing Prompt Parties Exclusive access to all Story Club posts and more! SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: StopWritingAlone.Substack.com https://stopwritingalone.sub

StopWritingAlone.Substack.com is the new communications hub for all things Stop Writing Alone. In this week's episode, host Nicole Rivera discusses why this change was made and what listeners, readers and writing community members can expect from it.  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co SUBSCRIBE to Stop Writing Alone  https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  Mentioned in this episode: StopWritingAlone.Substack.com https://stopwritingalone.substack.com/  STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): https://storyhoarder.substack.com <l

Knowing writer's rights is one of the most important parts of being a working writer. In celebration of this year's Writer's Rights Day, Nicole shares some very basic terms every writer should know before entering into the submission process. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: The Authors Guild https://www.authorsguild.org/ 5 Things Every Writer Should Know About Rights WRITER'S DIGEST https://www.writersdigest.com/general/5-things-every-writer-should-know-about-rights A Novice Writer's Guide to Rights WRITER'S WRITE <a href= "https://www.writerswrite.com/j

Discovering your writer origin story may lead to greater understanding about your own strengths and weaknesses in the process toward publication. In this week's episode Nicole describes an "A-Ha!" Moment of her own that has opened up a new understanding about why she shares her writing the way she does. She shares what she discovered, what she thinks it might mean, and how she's using it to move forward.  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): https://storyhoarder.substack.com Stop Writing Alone FB group <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/2205774733

Author Heather Huffman, poet, short story writer, novelist, and creator behind all things Sprinkled Inspiration shares her path to getting published as well as her new opportunity for writers to share their own.  Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: Heather Huffman's info Subscribe to the Sprinkled Inspiration Substack  https://sprinkledinspiration.substack.com/ Sprinkled Inspiration Instagram </div

All writing  prompts can teach you something new, but this week Nicole shares three writing prompts/exercises that can be used with intention to learn something new in your craft. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: The Great Substack Story Challenge https://storycauldron.substack.com/p/the-great-substack-story-challenge?s=r Story A Day https://storyaday.org/  STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/9b59bdd0b53a/email-sign-up STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writi

"We are all in this together!" This is the mantra we should all seek in finding our supportive writing community. After listening to the UNLOCKING US podcast by Brene Brown as she interviews Domee Shi, Nicole reflects upon the ways writing community can support us with the "We are all in this together" mantra. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co Mentioned in this episode: UNLOCKING US episode with Domee Shi https://brenebrown.com/podcast/creativity-curiosity-and-turning-red/  STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/9b59bdd0b53a/email-sign-up STORY HOARDER Substack (The new h

Online writing community is a great place to grow as a writer, but do not forget your manners! This week Nicole reflects upon some basic etiquette for engaging with peers virtually. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual Mentioned in this episode: STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/9b59bdd0b53a/email-sign-up STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): https://storyhoarder.substack.com Stop Writing Alone FB group https://www.facebook.c

Where you write can be just as important as the tools you use. This week Nicole discusses a strange new location she wrote in over the past week and asks writers to consider finding a new locale for their writing as well.

Last week Nicole took part in a 24 hour story contest and found that the Writing Practice she has been learning from Natalie Goldberg and Writing Down the Bones helped her reach the deadline. In this episode Nicole shares her writing practice and flash fiction story to show the connection between the two in just one example. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual Mentioned in this episode:   Get Your Copy of WRITING DOWN THE BONES https://bookshop.org/a/10928/9781611803082 Get Your WRITING DOWN THE BONES DECK https://bookshop.org/a/10928/9781611809008  NYC Midnight <a h

During the month of April Nicole Rivera of Stop Writing Alone is enrolled in Natalie Goldberg's Writing Down the Bones online course. This week she shares Natalie Goldberg's Writing Practice as she has experienced it so far in week one of the instruction. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual Mentioned in this episode:   Get Your Copy of WRITING DOWN THE BONES https://bookshop.org/a/10928/9781611803082 Get Your WRITING DOWN THE BONES DECK https://bookshop.org/a/10928/9781611809008  STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: 

April is full of writing challenges, but this year Nicole is participating in something new. A 24 hour story writing contest from Writers Weekly. In this week's episode she explains why and invites listeners to join her!   24 Hour Story Contest https://writersweekly.com/writersweekly-coms-24-hour-short-story-contest   Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual Mentioned in this episode:   Camp NaNoWriMo https://nanowrimo.org/what-is-camp-nanowrimo NaPoWriMo https://www.napowrimo.net/ <li ari

This week Nicole took a leap in a brand new writing direction and wants to challenge you to do the same. It's time to embrace your beginner's mind and beginner's spirit in a brand new category of writing! Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual Mentioned in this episode:   STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/9b59bdd0b53a/email-sign-up STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): https://storyhoarder.substack.com Stop Writing Alone FB group <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/220577473

This week Nicole takes three items off her writing bookshelf to share inspiration and motivation from Julia Cameron, Bryan E. Robinson, PhD, and Amy Peters. The books mentioned in this episode: HOW TO WRITE NONFICTION https://bookshop.org/books/how-to-write-non-fiction-turn-your-knowledge-into-words-9781912105021/9781912105021  THE ARTIST'S WAY CREATIVITY CARDS https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-artists-way-creativity-cards-julia-cameron/1109794991  DAILY WRITING RESILIENCE https://bookshop.org/a/10928/9780738753430 THE WRITER'S DEVOTIONAL https://www.barnesand

Does self sabotage get in the way of you accomplishing your writing goals? This week Nicole shares her experience with self sabotage, her definition for it, and her cure! JOIN THE STOP WRITING ALONE NETWORK: https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual   Mentioned in this episode:   STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/9b59bdd0b53a/email-sign-up STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): https://storyhoarder.substack.com <li style="font-

This week Nicole discusses how she's dealing with a shiny new writing project idea that simply wasn't in the plans for this year of writing. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual Mentioned in this episode:   The Writer Magazine https://www.writermag.com/  STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/9b59bdd0b53a/email-sign-up STORY HOARDER Su

Information and Sign Up for Spring 2022 Happy Campers Club BEGINNING ON MARCH 1st: https://mailchi.mp/2d315c89cf04/the-invite JOIN Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual THE WRITE CROWD INTERVIEW WITH NICOLE RIVERA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bnDCMZMSVs StoryHoarder Substack (Nicole's fiction) https://storyhoarder.substack.com/   

Last week Nicole Rivera began sharing her YA novel, GIRL, UNPLUGGED, on her Story Hoarder Substack page. For Free. In this episode she discusses why she has made the decision to share her fiction for free in this way right now and what types of things writers must think about before making such a decision.  Nicole also discussed the newly opened Stop Writing Alone Network and the Happy Campers Club Spring 2022 session coming up. Join the Stop Writing Alone Network https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual  Mentioned in this episode:   <li style="font-weight: 4

This week Nicole discusses the tools she uses for her writing and why she chose them. After the discussion, Nicole announced the launch of the Happy Campers Club free week from February 14-18, 2022. To join the Stop Writing Alone Network to make sure you don’t miss the event, follow this link: https://stop-writing-alone-network.mn.co/share/GDoPIh6ZaTGVSTdw?utm_source=manual  Mentioned in this episode:   STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/9b59bdd0b53a/email-s

This week Nicole is encouraging listeners to take a walk with their ideas. Returning to the topic of Self Care for Writers, in this episode Nicole discusses the multifaceted benefit of this incredibly simple activity. Mentioned in this episode:   STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/9b59bdd0b53a/email-sign-up STORY HOARDER Substack (The new home for Nicole’s writing): https://storyhoarder.substack.com

Writing Prompt Parties are coming all throughout the year. In this episode Nicole discusses what a writing prompt party is, how they’ve helped her grow as a writer, and how you can join. T he first writing prompt party of the year will be this Friday at 7PM EST, here are the details: https://mailchi.mp/764db52ce777/writing-prompt-party?e=e62c4c3652  Mentioned in this episode:   STOP WRITING ALONE EMAIL LIST: https://mailchi.mp/9b59bdd0b53a/email-sign-up <li style="f

This week Nicole interviews Claire Oldham-West, certified counselor and Hypnotherapist about her content-free emotional release technique and her upcoming webinar and course for anyone interested in exploring this type of personal therapy. In this episode Nicole shared her experiences with Claire’s technique and Claire even hypnotizes Nicole during the recording.    To sign up for Claire’s webinar and for more information on Claire’s services, sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/c50d0331b930/yxlzgw8sgh Mentioned in this episode: Claire Oldham-West’s  <li style="font-weight: 400

This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end.   Jamie Angevine has been writing her whole life. For years she has committed to writing every single day. In this episode she discusses her writing habits, her quest to find a local writing group to support her growth, and how she shows up for writing community both locally and virtually.    Mentioned in this episode: In an early release of this episode Nicole Rivera mentioned that Ja

This week Nicole discusses Stop Writing Alone and Stop Reading Alone plans for the new year. She invites listeners to a reading group to read Brené Brown’s new book, Atlas of the Heart together in a new virtual space for the Stop Writing Alone community. Nicole also announced a giveaway of the book Atlas of the Heart that ends on December 22, 2021. To enter the giveaway and get on the Stop Reading Alone email list, visit the link below: https://mailchi.mp/d3683f76df2d/atlas-of-the-heart-giveaway   Mentioned in this episode:   HB9

This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end.   Audrea Martin is a cozy mystery writer getting ready to release her debut novel Blue Blue Christmas. In this episode she discusses how she fell in love with cozy mystery, strove to find herself in the genre and then worked to create the stories she craved. She shares her experiences within writing community, in writing conferences, and her love of books on the craft that she has turned into a ne

This week's episode is Nicole's introduction to her new space to share al the fiction she has been writing while in community. To read the stories for yourself, or to subscribe, use the link below: https://storyhoarder.substack.com/welcome Things to expect at Story Hoarder Short Stories in various genres Flash and micro fiction Stories from the NYC Midnight Contests Stories from the #52storiesin52weeks challenge Excerpts/chapters from my novel-length fiction Creative nonfiction/personal essay  Occasional brief descriptions of the prompts or ideas that inspired the stories Whatever you readers inspire me to share next! 

This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end.   Servete Kolar is a fellow writer from Nicole’s hometown Staten Island, NY. Servete, or Sevey, and Nicole met through the Staten Island Writers Meetup group and have continued their connection in community through Stop Writing Alone. Sevey writes fantasy in between her obligations to her students with special needs. In this episode Sevey demonstrates again and again all the work it takes to show up for yourself through your writing.    <span style="font-weight:

This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end.   Allen Carter is a Canadian author and musician who has taken his love of performance to the page. He has experience with ghostwriting, writing for educational markets, and his own joy of writing SciFi. This week Al shares these experiences in a conversation about finding writing community, battling imposter syndrome (on the page and the stage), and his newfound love of the power of pens!   Mentioned in this episode: <

This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end.   Amy Strong is the co-creator and co-host of the brand new YouTube channel and writing community called The Write Crowd. Along with Audrea Martin, Amy shares perspectives and insights about books for writers with writers. In this episode, Amy discusses this new venture, the books (yes, plural!) she’s working on, as well as the various writing communities she is a part of and growing with.    Mentioned in this episode:

This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end.   Tammy Breitweiser returns to the Stop Writing Alone podcast to discuss all things writing community — from her own PUSH Groups and courses she leads for writers, to the places and spaces she finds constant inspiration to write.    Mentioned in this episode:   Previous Episode with Tammy Breitweiser Episode 64: <a href= "ht

This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end. Susie Taylor is a copywriters, blogger, fiction writer, mom, and all around compassionate human being. In this episode Susie shares her mission behind her Stix-n-Stones blog and FB group, her tips on being a copywriter, the story of how she gained ownership of the title “writer,” and how writing community has helped her through all of these stages. Mentioned in this episode:  

This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end. Jackie Dana author of THE FAVOR FAERIES and the creator of STORY CAULDRON shares her experiences with serialized storytelling, creating an author platform using Substack, and, of course, writing community. To Join Fall 2021 Happy Campers Club: https://mailchi.mp/2a02299ec7e6/85cs7uh6w7    Mentioned in this episode:</

This episode is part of the Happy Campers Interview series. Since April 2020, Nicole Rivera has been hosting an online writing community intensive called the Happy Campers Club. Now Nicole is writing the Stop Writing Alone book about all of her experience with writing community, and wanted to the perspective from the members in the club. This is one interview toward that end. Joanne Aartman is currently writing a memoir about her travels. She shares many of her travel stories on her blog https://iconicbackpackerstories.com/ as well. In this interview Joanne discusses her experiences with writing community in and out of Stop Writing Alone, as well as her process for developing her memoir. She talks about the power of finding the righ

Fall is a season of renewal, back to school and WRITING COMMUNITY! This week Nicole discusses why she thinks of Fall as the writing community season and how she’s going to show up for it! To be the first to get information about this Fall’s session of the Happy Campers Club, https://mailchi.mp/23551fc19e84/fall-2021-happy-campers-club-interest    Mentioned in this episode:   Stop Writing Alone Happy Campers Club Fall information and link https://mailchi.mp/23551fc19e84/fall-2021-happy-campers-club-interest  <li style="font-weight

In response to the news that the NaNoWriMo organization has announced that it will not be endorsing live events this upcoming year, this week Nicole discusses her techniques for hosting online writing events. To be the first to get information about this Fall’s session of the Happy Campers Club, https://mailchi.mp/23551fc19e84/fall-2021-happy-campers-club-interest    Mentioned in this episode:   Meetup.com https://www.meetup.com/  Eventbrite <a hr

In honor of Tamara Woods hosting an AUTHOR PLATFORM WRITER WORKSHOP on her YouTube channel this Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 1PM EST, this week Nicole is flashing back to her interview with the indie author and community leader. Here is the show description:    Tamara Woods is a poet, fiction writer, leader of the #WriteStuff Twitter Chat and Facebook community for writers. She also has a vlog on YouTube devoted to all things writing. Nicole Rivera, host of Stop Writing Alone, talks to Tamara about her writing craft as well as all the ways she’s found community, created community and continues to connect with writers both near her home in Hawaii, and around the world.  Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1

Not all Olympians make a living through their athleticism. No one questions why they spend time at it. This week Nicole shares excerpts from Nicki Porter’s Letter From the Editor in September 2021 issue of THE WRITER magazine that examines writing through the lens of athleticism. Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes   Mentioned in this episode: THE WRITER magazine current issue ​​https://www.writermag.com/the-magazine/current-issue/ <

Nicole attempts to run through her notes from two different writing events held this past weekend: The WRITER’S DIGEST ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2021, and DANIEL DAVID WALLACE’S FIND YOUR READERS SUMMIT. She gives each panel two minutes, but asks listeners to reach ut and let her know which panel(s) they want to hear more about. Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes   Mentioned in this episode: WRITER’S DIGEST ANNUAL CONFERENCE https://writersdigestconference.com/ <li style="list-style:

Are you wondering why you keep doing this? Nicole got a win this week and she wants to remind everyone why you need to keep going if you didn’t. Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: NYC MIdnight http://www.nycmidnight.com/  Episode 117: How I Wrote My NYC Midnight Story <a href= "https://stopwritingalone.com/2021/04/15/epis

DUE TO NICOLE BEING QUITE SICK THIS WEEK, THIS WEEK”S EPISODE IS A REPLAY OF EPISODE 2 OF THE STOP WRITING ALONE PODCAST: THE MORNING PAGES. HERE’S WHAT NICOLE WRITE THE FIRST GO AROUND FPR THIS EPISODE:   One great benefit of finding writing community is sharing best practices. Each month Nicole will be sharing a Writer’s Tool on the Stop Writing Alone podcast. This month’s tool comes from Julia Cameron’s THE ARTIST’S WAY. The morning pages are not a new concept, but Nicole talks through what they are, how they help, and challenges listeners to commit to one month of this practice that has helped countless artists find their creative path.   Mentioned in this episode:   Julia Cameron’s THE ARTIST’S WAY: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/10928

It’s summer reading time. This episode discusses the books on Nicole’s summer reading list to expand her own knowledge about the craft of writing. All books mentioned in this episode can be found on this Stop Writing Alone Bookshop list: https://bookshop.org/lists/2021-summer-reading-323d643d-d561-46e4-8db7-4d95a64b9c47  To call in with your BOOK LOVE story call 646-907-9607 Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode

This week Nicole discusses the issue of facing down the guilt that occasionally arises when taking time to work on our personal projects, and how to tackle the “shoulds” that lead to them. Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: SIGN UP TO GET THE STOP WRITING ALONE REUSABLE WRITING PROMPTS  https://mailchi.mp/0e082fd88a6d/stopwritingalone-reusable-writing-prompts</spa

Writing prompts can be used to plow through writer’s block, or simply to play with words, either way they can be incredibly valuable to our creative self-care. This week Nicole shares reusable writing prompts that she uses to keep her creative energies up. To get your own copy of the pdf that inspired this episode, sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/0e082fd88a6d/stopwritingalone-reusable-writing-prompts  Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: <li style=

WAIT! Before you click “send” have you gone through your final checklist? In this week’s episode, Nicole discusses her non-negotiable checks right before sending work out into the world. They compose the first taps of the secret knock on the door of publishing opportunities. Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: ProWriting Aid https://prowritingaid.com/ Grammarly

Are you looking for readers? Have you found community first? In this episode Nicole Discusses the simple, but not necessarily easy, path to finding readers. Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: Redefining Communities https://www.redefiningcommunities.com/  Introduction to Friday Night Writes with Stop Writing Alone</spa

One of  the great benefits of writing community is the ability to talk about writing with others who “get it,” but are you asking your writing questions once given the opportunity? Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: Sign up for June 2021 Happy Campers Club (doors close on June 7th, or when we reach 15 campers) https://mailchi.mp/498f92df42fe/oip6edyhp5  <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-le

We all get a bit lost in the woods sometimes. Whether it is a blank page, the muddy middle, or just getting lost in the humdrum routines no longer serving us, this week Nicole examines a three step technique she uses to find her way back in the direction she desires in these moments. Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: The article about taking a break from your writing was PENCILS DOWN! On page 14 of the July 2021 issue of THE WRITER magazine <span style= "font-weight: 4

As the school year comes to an end, and the world turns to celebrating grads, Nicole often finds herself thinking about her own pursuit of higher education. In this week’s episode she discusses why she thinks she no longer wonders why she hasn’t investing in an MFA program as a writer thus far. Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: I HAVE TWO GUEST PASSES FOR MASTERCLASS AGAIN! FIRST COME FIRST SERVED, DM ME @stopwritingalone ON IG OR FB TO ASK FOR THE LINK! <span style= "font-weight

Competition has a time and place, but if you are unwilling to release it at all, you may be standing in the way of finding writing community. This week Nicole reads an excerpt from her most recent draft of the Stop Writing Alone book which focuses on the benefits of dropping competition and scarcity mindset in favor of writing community. Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: Introduction to Friday Night Writes with Stop Writing Alone <a href= "htt

How many blank writing exercise/prompt books do you have on your shelf? Are you ready to commit to them? This week Nicole discusses a commitment to a new exercise book while on a family trip. She shares an exercise from this book. Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: WORDS IN PROGRESS by Sammi LaBue https://bookshop.org/a/10928/9780744025125  <span

This week Nicole discusses some reflections after beginning to read two different books examining the antiquated notion of the Writer’s Workshop. Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: Masterclass https://www.masterclass.com/homepage AWP Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/AWP

“You often feel tired not because you’ve done too much, but because you’ve done too little of what sparks a light in you” -Alexander Den Heijer In preparation for episode 118, Nicole found herself thinking of the above quote because she was so, so tired. Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: Introduction to Friday Night Writes with Stop Writing Alone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2syi6s1pDYs&t=

This week Nicole discusses her process for writing a short story for the NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge.  Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: NYC Midnight http://www.nycmidnight.com/ NYC Midnight (genre page) http://www.nycmidnig

This week Nicole shares lessons she picked up during the week from MASTERCLASS and THE WRITER magazine. Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: Masterclass https://www.masterclass.com/homepage  The Writer Magazine Groupon deal <span style="font-weight: 400;

This week Nicole introduces the Stop Writing Alone community to Kim A. Flodin, the Wise Woman of the Woods. Kim is a Reiki master, healer, intuitive, medium, and massive support to anyone who knows her. In this episode, Kim will share some of her techniques for self care, including breathing exercises, energy protection, and her morning routine. Kim also discusses Wise Words from the Woods, Kim’s new book club starting this month with the reading of The Wim Hof Method by Wim Hof. Finally, Nicole and Kim discuss their mastermind/support group along with Emma Isaacs, Claire Oldham West, and Johanna Peralta, and the club they have formed on Clubhouse App called <a href= "https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/stop-dreaming-a

As March concludes, it is time to recognize that 25% of the year is now behind us. The question now is What do you want to do with quarter 2? In this episode, Nicole recommends making a plan for the next three months. She shares writing challenges available to everyone to add motivation, as well as her Writing Resolution Workbook to use as a resource. Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: Sign up to get the Stop Writing Alone Writing Resolution Workbook <

This week Nicole discusses a different kind of writing group meeting -- one where members learn from each other. It’s called an AMA, or “Ask Me Anything” inspired by the subreddit r/I Am A.  Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: Jennifer Holdrige Instagram https://www.instagram.com/writer_jennifer_holdridge/?hl=en Reddit I Am A <a h

It’s been a year since Nicole and her family has been living the pandemic life. This episode discusses the need to look back, reflect, and celebrate our wins, especially in the face of adversity. Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes Mentioned in this episode: Introduction to Friday Night Writes with Stop Writing Alone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2syi6s1pDYs&t=1s  <

What is the purpose of critique and how can we give and receive it in order to serve up our best writing to the world? IN this week's episode, Nicole offers a metaphor for understanding the process that takes us into a place where she finds critique delicious: her kitchen. Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes   Mentioned in this episode: Creative Ways Podcast hosted by Emma Isaacs Episode 52: Find Your Tribe https://www.emmaisaacs.co.uk/podcast-1/episode/1f

As Black History month comes to a close and Women’s History month is about to begin, Nicole shares what she believes to be failures in her own History education and how that can affect her writing. In this episode, Nicole discusses what responsibilities she believes writers have to fill the “in-betweens” in their own education and exposure providing some resources to get started.    To Sign Up for the TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Happy Campers Club, click below: https://mailchi.mp/1ca0869f6fa1/try-before-you-buy-happy-campers-spring-2021   To SIGN UP FOR THE SPRING 2021 HAPPY CAMPERS CLUB, CLICK BELOW: https://mailchi.mp/0b8e3a8f3361/ww08nq2oag    Sign up to r

The Stop Writing Alone Happy Campers Club is coming back this Spring and you are invited to join the crew. In this episode, Nicole reviews what is offered in the two month writing community, and invites all listeners to a free sample of Happy Campers Club in the week of February 22, 2021.  To Sign Up for the TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Happy Campers Club, click below: https://mailchi.mp/1ca0869f6fa1/try-before-you-buy-happy-campers-spring-2021   To SIGN UP FOR THE SPRING 2021 HAPPY CAMPERS CLUB, CLICK BELOW: https://mailchi.mp/0b8e3a8f3361/ww08nq2oag    Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party!</p

In an afternoon conversation with the Stop Dreaming Alone team (Kim A. Flodin, Emma Isaacs, Claire Oldham West, Johanna Peralta, and Lisa Murray) sharing their journey with people on the Clubhouse app, the question arose, “How do you find your tribe?” After each member gave their answer a pattern emerged. This week’s episode examines a process for finding your tribe based on those reflections.   Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes This week’s episode was sponsored by Stop Writing Alone Ko-Fi page! https://ko-fi.com/stopwritingalone   Mentioned in this episode:

Have  you gotten your invite to Clubhouse yet? Are you still wondering what Clubhouse is and why you ever would want an invite? Nicole’s gotten into the club, so she’s spending this week telling you what she’s found, and how you can use this app to stop writing alone. For the benefits, and possible negatives of adding Clubhouse to your social media lifestyle, check out this episode.   Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes This week’s episode was sponsored by Stop Writing Alone Ko-Fi page! https://ko-fi.com/stopwritingalone   Mentioned in this episode: <

This week’s episode was horribly procrastinated by host Nicole Rivera, so was her writing. In this episode she will discuss what she believes to be the power and the perils of procrastination in these and other creative endeavors.    Sign up to receive Friday Night Writes emails, including the link to the monthly Writing Prompt Party! https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes This week’s episode was sponsored by Stop Writing Alone Ko-Fi page! https://ko-fi.com/stopwritingalone   Mentioned in this episode: NYC Midnight Contest <span styl

Nicole loves her annual writing challenges. This year she’s tackling 52 submissions in 52 weeks. She’s two and a half weeks in, so she’s sharing what she has learned so far and what you need to think about when you are ready to submit your work.   STOP READING ALONE STARTS NEXT WEEK!! TO READ MORE ABOUT AND SIGN UP FOR THIS ROUND OF STOP READING ALONE: https://mailchi.mp/9a52918d0c5b/9ugj3fuo59    This week’s episode was sponsored by Stop Writing Alone Ko-Fi page! https://ko-fi.com/stopwritingalone   Mentioned in this episode: Episode 25: A Query Letter

JULIA CAMERON HAS A NEW ARTIST’S WAY BOOK! Nicole wants to read Julia Cameron’s new book, THE LISTENING PATH, but she doesn’t want to read it alone. This week’s episode discusses the launch of STOP READING ALONE -- a new book club/discussion group hosted by Nicole to go through the six week’s of THE LISTENING PATH together!   TO READ MORE ABOUT AND SIGN UP FOR THIS ROUND OF STOP READING ALONE: https://mailchi.mp/9a52918d0c5b/9ugj3fuo59    This week’s episode was sponsored by Stop Writing Alone Ko-Fi page! https://ko-fi.com/stopwritingalone   Mentioned in this episode: <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level

In Episode 102, Nicole shared a 7 step process to achieve your writing resolution, this week she wants you to embrace failure. In this episode Nicole discusses the reality and importance of failing along the way toward any success.   SIGN UP FOR FRIDAY NIGHT WRITES INVITES AND UPDATES: https://mailchi.mp/cc1507dc3fbd/friday-night-writes    This week’s episode was sponsored by Stop Writing Alone Ko-Fi page! <stron

Ready to start over? Ready to set a writing goal you’ll truly accomplish? Whether you put this into action on New Year’s Day, or some random Tuesday, this 7 step process will guide you through setting a writing goal and accountability process that will lead to your writing growth. Click below to get your Writing Resolution Workbook. STOP WRITING ALONE WRITING RESOLUTION WORKBOOK: https://mailchi.mp/3bb97a545f34/7-steps-to-your-writing-resolution   This week’s episode was sponsored by Stop Writing Alone Ko-Fi page! https://ko-fi.com/stopwritingalone   Mentioned in this episode: <span style= "font-weight: 400;

This week’s episode is an invitation to write and win things before the end of the year. Let’s end 2020 with a celebration. To sign up, click the link below: END OF YEAR WRITING PROMPT PARTY LIVE VIA ZOOM:https://mailchi.mp/377e1e79b42f/end-of-year-writing-prompt-party   This week’s episode was sponsored by Stop Writing Alone Ko-Fi page! https://ko-fi.com/stopwritingalone   Mentioned in this episode: THE LISTENING PATH by Julia Cameron https://bookshop.org/a/10928/9781250

This week’s episode is a celebration of the podcast making it to 100 episodes. You will hear from previous guests, long time listeners, community members, and friends and family of Nicole reflecting on the nearly two years of Stop Writing Alone.   This episode was sponsored by Sam Kimberle Designs https://samkimberledesigns.com/  To email Sam about custom orders: [email protected]    Mentioned in this episode: Jamie Angevine <a href= "https:

The name of the podcast is Stop Writing Alone, this week’s episode is a conversation with a group of people who took that call to action and put it into action. What does it look like when you actually stop writing alone? Hear from a bunch of members from the Stop Writing Alone Happy Campers Club about how writing within community helped them through NaNoWriMo and beyond!   Celebrate episode 100 of Stop Writing Alone by sharing your stop writing alone experience. Call with your reactions and requests 646-907-9607.  *** All December 2020 callers will be put into a raffle to win a copy of Julia Cameron’s NEW book THE LISTENING PATH. ***   This episode was sponsored by Sam Kimberle Designs <a href= "https://samkimberledesigns.c

Finishing your novel doesn’t happen at 50,000 words, but what if you are craving the community and support you received during NaNoWriMo? In this week’s episode Nicole discusses the importance of finishing your first draft and where to look for the things that helped be so productive during the month of November. Celebrate episode 100 of Stop Writing Alone by sharing your stop writing alone experience. Call with your reactions and requests 646-907-9607.   This episode was sponsored by Sam Kimberle Designs https://samkimberledesigns.com/  To email Sam about custom orders: <span style= "fo

When you are in creation mode, words are precious -- we begin counting them and may become miserly in our distributions. This week’s episode explores where we could be “wasting” our words online instead of writing in our novels.     To sign up to get the link, head here: https://mailchi.mp/101855cfe7ff/nano-group-2020    This episode was sponsored by Sam Kimberle Designs https://samkimberledesigns.com/  To email Sam about custom orders: samkimberledesign

It’s often called the muddy middle, that part of your novel writing that feels like you are slogging through and some of the fun is gone. In NaNoWriMo, it often starts to surface in week three. This week Nicole discusses how to identify what might be sucking the fun out of your writing, and how you may be able to bring it back!  To sign up for Nicole's NaNo2020 email list, head here: https://mailchi.mp/101855cfe7ff/nano-group-2020    This episode was sponsored by Sam Kimberle Designs https://samkimberledesigns.com/  To email Sam about custom orde

Have you been feeling blocked during your NaNoWriMo writing? Is it your story? Your work life? Your personal life? Nicole shares some quick-fixes for each of these blocks so that you can get on with your writing and, more importantly, create a sustainable writing life during NaNoWriMo and BEYOND!  To sign up to get the link, head here: https://mailchi.mp/101855cfe7ff/nano-group-2020    This episode was sponsored by The Creative Ways Podcast. Head to https://emmaisaacs.co.uk to get your fun freebie today!   Mentioned in this episode: <p

This week’s episode is about the power of talking out your story in the midst of drafting. This is a tool perfect for writers in the midst of NaNoWriMo, or at any stage of creation in their novel.  To sign up to get the link, head here: https://mailchi.mp/101855cfe7ff/nano-group-2020    This episode was sponsored by The Creative Ways Podcast. Head to https://emmaisaacs.co.uk to get your fun freebie today!   Mentioned in this episode:   STORY GENIUS by Lisa Cron</

For the month of November Nicole will be hosting midnight write-ins each Sunday. To sign up to get the link, head here: https://mailchi.mp/101855cfe7ff/nano-group-2020    This episode was sponsored by The Creative Ways Podcast. Head to https://emmaisaacs.co.uk to get your fun freebie today! Mentioned in this episode:   Join the Stop Writing Alone with Nicole Rivera FB Group: https://www.facebook

NaNoWriMo is coming -- it’s time to pick the tools that will save you from DISTRACTIONS, be there to MOTIVATE you and help you PLOT & PLAN. This week Nicole shares some of her favorite tools as well as some that come highly recommended for all of these purposes. This episode was sponsored by The Creative Ways Podcast. Head to https://emmaisaacs.co.uk to get your fun freebie today! Visit the Stop Writing Alone website to sign up for the email list to get The Stop Writing Alone Reusable Writing Prompts pdf, and to find links to all of the Stop Writing Alone shops! https://stopwritingalone.com/  <span styl

If you’ve decided you want to do NaNoWriMo, but you haven’t exactly decided what you want to write, in this week’s episode Nicole share’s her criteria for picking the most delicious writing project for a binge write session like NaNoWriMo!   This episode was sponsored by The Creative Ways Podcast. Head to https://emmaisaacs.co.uk to get your fun freebie today!   Visit the Stop Writing Alone website to sign up for the email list to get The Stop Writing Alone Reusable Writing Prompts pdf, and to find links to all of the Stop Writing Alone shops! https://stopwritingalone.com/  <span style="fo

Inspired by the actions of a member of the Stop Writing Alone community, Nicole is taking this week to challenge you to be quiet.    This episode was sponsored by The Creative Ways Podcast. Head to https://emmaisaacs.co.uk to get your fun freebie today!   Visit the Stop Writing Alone website to sign up for the email list to get The Stop Writing Alone Reusable Writing Prompts pdf, and to find links to all of the Stop Writing Alone shops! https://stopwritingalone.com/  Mentioned in this episode:   <span styl

In an effort to bring light to the devastation brought on by the California wildfires to the home of previous guest and friend of the Stop Writing Alone community, Lisa Murray, this week I am repairing Lisa’s interview from the summer of 2019, with a request to make a donation to the go fund me page for La Borgata Winery.    GO FUND ME PAGE La Borgata Fire Relief Fund -- LNU Complex Fire https://gf.me/u/ytk9rp   Lisa Murray, filmmaker and podcaster, shares her advice for connecting with community, remaining present so we can *pay attention* and live our truest lives while nurturing our creative spirits. Lisa discusses her upcoming film festival, creating her latest documentary, her podcast I HAVE DREAMS DAMMIT! as well as previous work as a reader for Hollywood film studios. Nicole and Lisa also discuss the challenges of dealing with loss of friends and family and the

Now that Nicole has finally created a sacred writing space in her home and found a safe space within the Stop Writing Alone community, this episode is all about why that is important for you to do too!   This episode was sponsored by The Creative Ways Podcast. Head to https://emmaisaacs.co.uk to get your fun freebie today!   Visit the Stop Writing Alone website to sign up for the email list to get The Stop Writing Alone Reusable Writing Prompts pdf, and to find links to all of the Stop Writing Alone shops! https://stopwritingalone.com/  Mentioned in this epi

Tis the season of novel writing advice. Which craft book do you subscribe to? Whose teachings are you faithful to? This week Nicole presents a new option: let’s play Dr. Frankenstein with them all and create the novel writing monster that works best for each of us individually! This episode was sponsored by The Creative Ways Podcast. Head to https://emmaisaacs.co.uk to get your fun freebie today! Visit the Stop Writing Alone website to sign up for the email list to get The Stop Writing Alone Reusable Writing Prompts pdf, and to find links to all of the Stop Writing Alone shops! https://stopwritingalone.com/ </

This week Nicole interviews Amy Strong, Jackie Dana, Jamie Angevine, and Susie Evans Taylor  -- all members of the Stop Writing Alone Happy Campers Club -- immediately after they completed the 3-Day Novel Writing Contest over Labor Day weekend 2020. They discuss what they learned, how community helped them through, and how they have changed as writers as a result of the experience.    This episode was sponsored by The Creative Ways Podcast. Head to https://emmaisaacs.co.uk to get your fun freebie today!   Visit the Stop Writing Alone website to sign up for the email list to get The Stop Writing Alone Reusable Writing Prompts pdf, and to find links to all

Have you ever signed up for a writing challenge all because of writing peer pressure? How do you guard yourself against making poor decisions in the flurry of excitement within your writing group? In this episode Nicole shares four guidelines to help you decide when to join the group challenge and when to pass on it.   This episode was sponsored by The Creative Ways Podcast. Head to https://emmaisaacs.co.uk to get your fun freebie today!   Visit the Stop Writing Alone website to sign up for the email list to get The Stop Writing Alone Reusable Writing Prompts pdf, and to find links to all of the Stop Writing Alone shops! https://stopwritingalone