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I love celebrating writers!

In this section you can hear what the StoryADay Superstars have discovered and achieved, as part of the StoryADay community. 

Hear from the Superstars, themselves: 

 

"I'm confident that will always be there for me"

Hear Superstar Jeff talk about his journey to seeing himself as a writer...

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"It'll change your writing life"

Hear Superstar Kim talk about the unbelievable value of being part of a supportive group of writers...

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"I've had several stories published"

Hear Superstar Marta talk about the how the feedback and community have pushed her to a new level, as a writer...

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"I was missing the daily writing habit"

Hear how Superstar Michele got her groove back...

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"I could never keep stories short"

Hear Superstar Soleah improved her writing and built her cohnfidence with StoryADay...

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"I have become a real writer"

Hear how Superstar Robin has gained more than just a writing practice from her membership in Superstars...

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"You Won't Regret It"

Hear Superstar Gabrielle talk about how her writing practice has grown exponentially and how she describes herself now...

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I Just Begin Anew 

Neha Mediratta

 

I was stuck in the morass of guilt and self-doubt because I was not able to finish longer pieces of fiction writing.

Now I finish most pieces (albeit short ones), I've published two.

The ones I do not finish don't pull me down anymore. I just begin anew and try to finish the current one! Writing a story a day has been very good practice to develop a positive orientation to writing endeavors, not to mention that it has led me to meet new people, be part of a community and find my writing feet again. 

If you're looking for writer friends, colleagues, supporters and well-wishers on your writing journey, we have plenty of 'em! 

-Neha Mediratta
Neha Mediratta

It Changed My Life

C. H. Schoen

 

Neha Mediratta

Before I found StoryADay I was not confident in what I was writing and I was not consistent.

It has been absolutely amazing to be part of the Superstars group and to have fellow writers at all different levels to talk to.

It has truly changed my life.

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More Motivated Than Ever 

Anita G. Gorman

 

I was already writing and getting published.

I decided to try the Superstars to see if I could remain motivated and productive during the other ten months of the year!

I am more motivated to write and send out stories. I recently submitted a short-story collection--finally! I am also more motivated to revise novels that I have written.

I also now have a website!

Neha Mediratta

Focus Less On Faults

C. McCane

Neha Mediratta

I’m a daydreamer who struggled to write and share stories since they never seem as magnificent on paper as in my head.

I’ve been a member of Superstars for a few years. While I don’t have published novels, my writing life is more intentional now. I’ve begun to focus less on the faults in my writing and more on the purpose of my prose.

This has helped me jump from dreaming to writing with a plan.

Right now, there’s a lot of external forces that can dampen creativity. Joining Superstars is an engaging way to find motivation and camaraderie with fellow writers. I’ve been working mostly on flash fiction and blogging this summer, so you don’t need to be writing the next American novel to benefit from signing up.

A Place To Celebrate

Marta 

I'd had some stories published, but I felt really on my own in the writing life.

Now I have a community who understands my writing and my goals. I have a place to celebrate wins and to sympathize with the confusion and frustration of trying to create the writing life I want.

Neha Mediratta
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Anyone can sign up for a challenge

Anyone can write a story or two, even a novel or two.

But it was only when I had a crew, a posse, a group of people who were headed in the same direction as me, that I stopped pretending that I didn’t need to write and began to face the truth.

I started to become a writer.

When I think about how it felt to make that transition, from someone who didn’t really realize how much they needed to write, to someone who was writing regularly and getting that high of finishing stories, of hearing from readers, of making time for the imaginary friends in my head with no apologies, I just want to sing it from the rooftops: you can have this too.

And It's Not Just Me

I’m thinking about other people in the Superstars group who say things like: 

Robin Stein

Joining Superstars five months ago changed my writing life. I wake up in the morning excited. Not only am I writing more, I am writing with mindfulness and new skills I've learned at Superstars. Now I proudly tell people I am a WRITER.

JEM Wildfire

I love Superstars! More than anything, it's a supportive, encouraging, non-judgmental group. We're all in the same boat, at different points in our writing journeys. No pressure (not much, anyway). It's very freeing to lurk & jump in when it feels comfortable.  

Lara

The main difference is that I started thinking bigger, writing more systematically and more structured. I'm also planning a book, not only writing it, but publishing as well. Many stages!

The Writer I Always Wanted To Be

Michele Reisinger

I truly credit participating in this community as the single best step I've taken to turn my writing goals from a "someday" dream to reality.

I've developed a writing habit of daily, weekly, and monthly goals that prioritizes writing time and allows me to meet my personal and professional obligations.

I've developed a greater awareness of my own unique process that allows me to start, finish, and polish stories--even through the difficult stages. I've published several stories in a variety of online and print publications, and I've started publishing fiction and non-fiction on my blog, My Name was Supposed to be Elizabeth Ann.

Most importantly, I've developed confidence in my writing and no longer hesitate to call myself a writer.

I feel like I'm finally becoming the person I've always wanted to be.

My finger hovered over the submit button for the longest while before committing [to Superstars]....but my old way wasn't working and I needed a push. 

 I can't imagine accomplishing what I have without Julie and my fellow Superstars. They rock!

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Gabrielle

I was writing sporadically. I had finished a novel and felt at a loss to know what my next steps (beyond revision) should be.

It is still a work-in-progress, and probably always will be, but I feel much more grounded and inspired now. I have learned so much about my own writing process from the workshops and from the community.

Maery Rose

I was revising a memoir or at least that was my goal. Mostly, I was staring at my screen.

There's a wealth of information about publications and publishing and ideas on how to keep writing when the writing gets tough.

The progress I've made with my writing has made it money well spent. I've done more with my writing this year than in the past twenty years. I wish I would have joined sooner.

WHAT YOU GET

  • a 12-month writers' conference & retreat...in your pocket
  • Live writing sprints almost daily, throughout the year, to keep you accountable to your dreams
  • Monthly hangouts with other writers so you can build your community and identity as a writer
  • Live workshop, critique groups & other events throughout the year
  • A private members' portal so you can easily access all Superstars materials (including an app)
  • Private Slack workspace so you can access support and resources with other Superstars
  • A bridge over the GAP between your dreams of writing and the practice of being a writer

BONUSES when you sign up now

  • The exclusive StoryADay Stages workshop designed to help you figure out where you are and the very next steps to take you where you want to go
  • Archive of 20+ workshops & masterclasses on craft and the writing life
  • Library of workbooks & worksheets to accelerate your writing progress
  • Convenient payment plan
  • Free ticket to our December Virtual Retreat

Leslie Stack

I am deep into several writing projects right now.  I can see how to, not only visualize the end product, but know more about the craft that is needed to make it worthy of someone's time to read. It feels good to be able to see how to take a declaration of writing a short story or a book and make it a reality.

No matter where you are in your journey, you are welcome, embraced, encouraged, and respected as a serious writer.

@the_polyglot_reader

The Superstars community has helped me to make space for my writing. Also, it has encouraged me to start submitting again - something that I haven't done in ages - and to share my work for critique. It is still scary but I am getting there. I am working more on my mindset now as well.

it made a huge difference in my confidence as a writer. [Superstars] like a Swiss-army knife :) You don't just get accountability, you also get workshops, get tips from writers who are further along in their paths.

 

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Fleet Sparrow

I really enjoyed the Superstars group this past May, because I’ve never really had a writing community before, so it was a really great experience having one.

Everyone is so enthusiastic about their work and writing, and we all cheer each other on.

It’s also a very safe place to share your stories.

Hope Evey

Julie uses a very light hand in guiding the Superstars community, so you may miss the importance of her influence on the Superstars. Not only are the members each and all fun, kind participants, Julie makes it easy to keep this community positive and supportive. You would have to search far and wide to find a more welcoming, fertile ground from which to grow your writing habit. 

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