StoryADay Julie Duffy

Today I'm talking about the struggle to get back into a writing routine after the winter holidays. I know I'm not alone in expecting that fresh start feeling to kick in, in January, but it hasn't happened for me yet. The chaos of the holidays can make it hard to get back into a routine. But, I have learned over the years as a writer, that if you want to improve, you have to take action and actually write. I have some tips that can help, and an invitation to join me in a tiny challenge later this month... Thanks for listening.

LINKS:
January Challenge: https://storyaday.org/jan-challenge

It's an end-of-year episode with a twist (hint: don't want to set New Year's Resolutions? Join the rebellious crowd!)
LINKS:
Podcast interview archive: https://stada.me/interview
Reading Room reviews: https://stada.me/read
StoryAWeek Newsletter: https://storyaday.org/storyaweek

In which we talk about ways to build a writing practice even when dealing with challenges like depression and ADHD (checkboxes, spreadsheets, and stickers...oh my!); and Mary Robinette shares a great method for ramping up writing productivity after a break.
LINKS
Part 1 of this interview
Mary Robinette's Patreon

Award-winning writer, podcaster, voice actor and puppeteer Mary Robinette Kowal stopped by the StoryADay podcast to talk about the novel, writing, and why you should consider putting a pet in your stories.
10:13 Research for Writers 11:49 Writing The Other 12:34 Can a stable relationship be interesting? 14:20 On the benefits of pets in stories 25:52 Part 1 Wrap Up and Links
LINKS
MaryRobinette.com
Mary Robinette Kowal's Patreon
My Favorite Bit (10 best Fantine curses) 
Buy the book, support an indie bookstore: https://stada.me/thespareman

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

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