How One "No Thanks" Got Me Writing Again (And Back to My Novel)

How One "No Thanks" Got Me Writing Again (And Back to My Novel)

December 19, 2025 · 17 min · Episode 334

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Julie Duffy discusses how embracing rejection can enhance writing consistency and shares a holiday writing prompt.

A story got accepted… and another came back not accepted — and I'm weirdly thrilled. Here's why embracing rejection can strengthen your consistent writing habits, PLUS: a holiday writing prompt to keep you writing in December. Links: StoryADay Podcast episode 109: https://storyaday.org/episode109 The 3-Day Challenge: https://storyaday.org/3dc

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