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The Biggest Obstacle to Your Writing Might Not Be What You Think
What if the biggest thing standing between you and the writer you want to be isn’t a lack of talent, time, or discipline?
What if it’s the belief that you’re not good enough?
For bestselling author, teacher, and Story Summit Executive Dir...
Why Stories Matter
Stories matter because they honor the lineage of storytellers who came before us, passing their stories on and inviting us to do the same.
They matter because it’s how we come to truly know one another.
They matter because they can reveal...
What Publishers Really Want From Writers
Publisher Joel Fotinos on finding your readers, building a community, and why Substack deserves a place in your publishing strategy.
What does it take to get a publisher’s attention? A beautifully written manuscript? A compelling story? A...
Six Voices Worth Discovering
This month, we’re taking Story Summit Voices beyond the written page and into the growing community of Story Summit writers sharing their work on Substack.
We’ve gathered six pieces that caught our attention. They include stories and refle...
THE VISION KEEPER
Showrunner and Story Summit Faculty Member, Marta F. Kauffman and Jane Fonda on the set of Grace and Frankie. Image Credit: Deadline
Great art may begin with an idea, but bringing that idea to life and out into the world is something else...
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