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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 21 MIN

Why Bother Writing...in an age of AI and other upheavals?

from StoryADay presents: I, WRITER - A Writing Podcast about Building a Successful Writing Practice · host Julie Duffy

If you're the kind of writer who has trouble staying motivated or completing things, the upheaval and uncertainty in the world (around AI and politics and climate change and economic instability) probably aren't helping. Here's my answer to whether you should bother (spoiler: yes) and the fundamental step you can't skip if you want to stay motivated and keep going on the greatest adventure you could choose: life as a writer. LINKS Watch the video edition: https://youtu.be/RAvJexG1i4I StoryADay Challenge archive: https://storyaday.org/writing-prompt-archive/ SWAGr monthly accountability posts: https://storyaday.org/category/swagr/ 'Define Success' article: https://storyaday.org/how-to-become-a-highly-successful-writer/ The Dream of being a Writer, article: https://storyaday.org/the-dream/ Permission to Write article (and certificate): https://storyaday.org/write-more-permission-to-write/ The I, WRITER Framework for a Successful Productive Writing Life, article: https://storyaday.org/i-writer-framework/ Planning & Tracking Worksheets Bundle: https://storyaday.kit.com/products/story-a-day-planning-tracking-worksheets StoryADay Superstars group: https://storyaday.org/superstars Book a 1:1 Writing Strategy Session with Julie: https://members.storyaday.org/creative-coaching       SWAGr monthly accountability posts

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