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, , , , , and the other 33+ of you who wrote live with me today. If you joined us, you wrote. If you’re watching the replay, you’re about to write. And that is what this is all about.When are the Live Writing Sessions?
Free and paid subscribers can see when I’m live on Substack. I post upcoming sessions in the weekly Micro Monday post. If you see a scheduled reminder, click “I’m Interested” and you’ll be notified when we begin.
The weekly live sessions are always free. Don’t worry if you join late—any amount of focused writing is valuable. Trust the process and your timing. Remember, we always add titles last, so they can do some heavy lifting regardless of when you join.
“So much of what we do when we write is trying to understand ourselves in the process.”
How the 10-Minute Sessions Work
Quick and focused. Drop in at the start (top of the hour) and leave right after—just 10 minutes out of your day
I arrive 5 minutes early to welcome you and say hello; I stay 5-15 minutes after for questions and a brief craft talk or check-in
We start promptly at the top of the hour with a countdown timer on screen
⤓ Download the Live Writing Session Table of Contents template to help track your work (free for all subscribers).
Latecomers are always welcome—just start writing. The prompt will be on screen along with the countdown timer. Even if you show up with two minutes left, you will have something. Make those two minutes count.
Today’s prompt begins at 3:55
Today’s post-session talk begins at 18:33
Here are some great titles that were shared today:
“Does BFF Have to Mean Betrayal?” (354 words)
“Queen Bitch” (347 words)
“My Best Friend” (264 words)
“Otis's Dad” (125 words)
“Marathon” (341 words)
“We Didn’t Know Anything or Any Better” (305 words)
“Ostrich Girl Got Wild” (320 words)
“Eric’s Corner, The Day Friendship Die” (274 words)
“Fierce Mama” (374 words)
Did I miss a title? Are you writing right now? Share yours in the comments below!
Session #34 Highlights
We wrote for 10 minutes today! And you can, too. Prompt below [3:55]
Learn how to navigate being a multi-genre writer. Discover strategies for managing fiction, nonfiction, and poetry projects without losing focus [26:23]
Master the art of choosing between multiple projects. How to decide what deserves your attention when you have many ideas [28:57]
Understand why the writing world has changed for multi-genre authors. Learn how writers are no longer confined to staying in one lane [29:08]
Discover the power of micro prose for creative nonfiction. See how 300 words or less can help you tell your story effectively across genres [21:08]
Learn the importance of formatting consistency in micro work. Watch to understand how proper formatting helps you see your work as a book [21:35]
Upcoming Workshops & Events
Co-working session for paid subscribers on Zoom. September 19, 2025, Friday, noon-2:00 pm PT. Use this time to decide which creative project wants your attention and dive in!
3 Things: Short Prose Conversations with Brenda Miller on September 30, 2025. Learn from the author of Tell It Slant: Creating, Refining, and Publishing Creative Nonfiction and the hermit crab form
Paid subscribers, read on to access the prompt + the bonus content from today’s post-session conversation. ↓
