The Writing Journey

The Writing Journey

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The Writing Journey episodes

  • How to Write with a Sense of Play

    When was the last time you actually played? When did you last let your narrative hair down and remember why you love writing in the first place? Listen to this week's episode to hear more about the juicy intersection of writing and play!

    P.S. Prompt & Play is a six-week generative writing class to get you out of the serious zone and back into fun and play. Find out more about Prompt & Play here: https://www.traciskuce.com/writing-prompt-and-play/

    Free Embodied Story Starter Kit Download: https://www.traciskuce.com/embodied-story-starter-kit/

    Find The Writing Journey on:

    The Web: https://www.traciskuce.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traciskuce.thewritingjourney/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewritingjourney

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traciskucewritingjourney

    7 min
  • Are You Ready to Bring Your Story to Life?

    A few weeks ago, a storm shifted something in me. It sparked a remembering. The remembering that at the center of my teaching, my relationships, my life, is a desire for aliveness. Find out more about this and how it relates to the writing world's propensity to lean on formulas and rules in this week's episode!

    Check out the Embodied Story Intensive here: https://www.traciskuce.com/embodied-story-intensive/

    And book a call with me here! https://calendly.com/traciskuce/strategycall

    Free Embodied Story Starter Kit Download: https://www.traciskuce.com/embodied-story-starter-kit/

    Find The Writing Journey on:

    The Web: https://www.traciskuce.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traciskuce.thewritingjourney/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewritingjourney

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traciskucewritingjourney

    6 min
  • What You Need to Finish Your Story

    If you've been writing for a while, you'll know that stories rarely come out whole cloth. That usually they require a lot of time, commitment, revision and skill building. This week's episode is all about tenacity, and what it takes to finish and get stories published consistently.

    Check out the Embodied Story Intensive here: https://www.traciskuce.com/embodied-story-intensive/

    And book a call with me here! https://calendly.com/traciskuce/strategycall

    Free Embodied Story Starter Kit Download: https://www.traciskuce.com/embodied-story-starter-kit/

    Find The Writing Journey on:

    The Web: https://www.traciskuce.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traciskuce.thewritingjourney/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewritingjourney

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traciskucewritingjourney

    7 min
  • Why Craft Books Only Take You So Far

    When I took the leap from learning from craft books to learning from mentors live, my writing was forever changed. I share more about this on today's episode!

    Check out the Embodied Story Intensive here: https://www.traciskuce.com/embodied-story-intensive/

    And book a call with me here! https://calendly.com/traciskuce/strategycall

    Free Embodied Story Starter Kit Download: https://www.traciskuce.com/embodied-story-starter-kit/

    Find The Writing Journey on:

    The Web: https://www.traciskuce.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traciskuce.thewritingjourney/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewritingjourney

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traciskucewritingjourney

    6 min
  • How to Unstick Your Story

    Over five years, I have watched writers again and again find their way into and through their stories using the prompts that I offer during the 5-day Story Clarity Challenge. You can hear more about it on this week's episode!

    If you're feeling stuck, or if you're feeling doubt, or if you're feeling confused, or if you're wanting an injection of inspiration into your writing life, then the Story Clarity Challenge is for you! We start on Friday.

    Register for the FREE 5-day Story Clarity Challenge today: https://www.traciskuce.com/story-clarity-challenge/

    Free Embodied Story Starter Kit Download: https://www.traciskuce.com/embodied-story-starter-kit/

    Find The Writing Journey on:

    The Web: https://www.traciskuce.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traciskuce.thewritingjourney/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewritingjourney

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traciskucewritingjourney

    5 min
  • All Stories Need Structure—But Not All Stories Need the Same One

    With a beginning, a middle and an end, all stories take us on a journey. But there's no need to shoehorn your good story into a conventional structure where it doesn't want to fit! Find out more from August 21 - 25 during the 5-day Story Clarity Challenge!

    Wherever you are in your writing process, this writing challenge is for you.

    Register for the FREE 5-day Story Clarity Challenge today: https://www.traciskuce.com/story-clarity-challenge/

    I can't wait to see you there!

    Free Embodied Story Starter Kit Download: https://www.traciskuce.com/embodied-story-starter-kit/

    Find The Writing Journey on:

    The Web: https://www.traciskuce.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traciskuce.thewritingjourney/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewritingjourney

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traciskucewritingjourney

    5 min
  • Why POV is Critical to Your Story

    In this week's episode I share a story about my first point of view (POV) workshop. How it blew my mind. And how I want to offer you this same experience!

    Register for the FREE 5-day Story Clarity Challenge today: https://www.traciskuce.com/story-clarity-challenge/

    It runs August 21 - 25, I can't wait to see you there!

    Free Embodied Story Starter Kit Download: https://www.traciskuce.com/embodied-story-starter-kit/

    Find The Writing Journey on:

    The Web: https://www.traciskuce.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traciskuce.thewritingjourney/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewritingjourney

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traciskucewritingjourney

    5 min
  • Why Embodied Writing Expands Your Story

    If you know me, you know I love the body. Listen to this episode to understand how I use the word "embodiment" and how I came to weave that into how I write and how I teach writing.

    Check out the Embodied Story Intensive here: https://www.traciskuce.com/embodied-story-intensive/

    And book a call with me here! https://calendly.com/traciskuce/strategycall

    Free Embodied Story Starter Kit Download: https://www.traciskuce.com/embodied-story-starter-kit/

    Find The Writing Journey on:

    The Web: https://www.traciskuce.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traciskuce.thewritingjourney/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewritingjourney

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traciskucewritingjourney

    8 min
  • How to Widen Your Emotion Writing Range

    Tired of reaching for common clichés when writing emotion (think: "furrowed brow" or "clenched fists"), but not sure where to go next? I made this episode for you!

    Free Feeled Guide for Writers: https://www.traciskuce.com/emotion-feeld-guide-exercises-for-writers/

    Free Embodied Story Starter Kit Download: https://www.traciskuce.com/embodied-story-starter-kit/

    Find The Writing Journey on:

    The Web: https://www.traciskuce.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traciskuce.thewritingjourney/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewritingjourney

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traciskucewritingjourney

    5 min
  • Why Embarrassing Thoughts and Feelings Are Essential for Your Story

    In today's episode I tell you a story about an experience I had during my father's death, which taught me a deep lesson about the difference between projecting what we think a character should think or feel, and getting specific and true with what really happened. Tune in to hear more!

    Free Embodied Story Starter Kit Download: https://www.traciskuce.com/embodied-story-starter-kit/

    Find The Writing Journey on:

    The Web: https://www.traciskuce.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traciskuce.thewritingjourney/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewritingjourney

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traciskucewritingjourney

    8 min

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