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The Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 30The final day in the development of a daily writing habit. One final writing and idea assignment is presented as Jason wraps up 125 total episodes of The Victorious Writer.2015-10-3004 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 29Jason discusses the evolution of the idea journal during the 30 day challenge, and presents the day's writing and idea assignments.2015-10-2904 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 28Author J. A. Jance provides today's motivation and advice for writers, and Jason provides the day's writing and idea goals.2015-10-2803 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 27Jason discusses some thoughts as the 30 day challenge heads into the home stretch and also presents the daily writing and idea goals.2015-10-2704 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 26In the home stretch of the 30 day challenge, Jason discusses today's writing minimum milestone as well as the day's writing and goal assignments.2015-10-2603 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 25Jason makes his weekly book recommendation and also presents the day's writing and idea minimum goals.2015-10-2503 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 24A quote from Maya Angelou is the inspiration to write today, and Jason also presents the day's writing and goal minimums.2015-10-2403 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 23Permission is given for you to write and create today, and Jason also presents the day's writing and idea goals.2015-10-2303 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 22The word count goes up as Jason discusses the dangers of procrastination to a writing career.2015-10-2203 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 21As with the past few Wednesdays, today Jason features some answers to questions posed to Nat Russo, author of Necromancer Awakening, and also discusses the daily writing and idea goals.2015-10-2104 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 20Jason continues his discussion of self-publishing from yesterday, going a little deeper into the possibility of starting your own blog, along with the day's writing goals.2015-10-2004 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 19Besides the daily writing and idea goals, Jason also discusses various possibilities for a writer to publish in this new age of digital self-publishing.2015-10-1905 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 18As the 18th day of the 30 day challenge dawns, Jason reviews the book You Are A Writer by Jeff Goins, and also presents the day's writing and idea goals.2015-10-1803 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 17On Day 17, Jason presents an inspirational quote from author Neil Gaiman and also discusses the day's writing and idea goals.2015-10-1703 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 15Jason raises the word count again for the daily minimum at the halfway point of our 30 day exercise, and also suggests a few writing blogs to follow during this month and beyond.2015-10-1504 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 14On Day 14, Jason features an excerpt from an interview in July with writer Gretchen Schultek, author of "Elementary Education 101: What They Didn't Teach You In College" and the blog www.alwaysalesson.com.2015-10-1404 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 13Today, Jason discusses a few ways to jump-start your writing if you're feeling stuck and are having trouble reaching your daily writing goal.2015-10-1305 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 12On Day 12, the daily minimums rise again, and Jason discusses the Pomodoro Method to help in your time management as you write.2015-10-1203 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 11For this week's reading selection, Jason discusses Steven Pressfield's two masterpieces, Turning Pro and The War Of Art, and also presents the day's writing and idea assignments.2015-10-1103 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 10One-third of the way through the 30 day challenge, Jason discusses a few inspirational quotes from writers of note, and also presents the day's writing and idea assignments.2015-10-1003 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 9The word count minimum ticks up again, and Jason discusses the significance of today's word count.2015-10-0903 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 8Today, Jason discusses the upcoming annual National Novel Writing Month challenge, which takes place every November, and also gives out today's writing and idea assignments.2015-10-0805 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 6Today, Jason discusses the minimum word and idea assignments, and also talks about the value of writing prompts when you are having problems getting started writing.2015-10-0604 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 5Jason discusses the day's assignment and also talks about why the daily minimum word count is so low - at least at first.2015-10-0503 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 4Today, Jason presents the first book recommendation, a book all writers should read: On Writing by Stephen King. Jason also discusses today's writing assignment to help develop the daily writing habit.2015-10-0404 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 3The minimum word count increases today, and Jason also presents an inspirational quote from Suze Orman to help motivate everyone working to develop their daily writing habit.2015-10-0304 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 2It's Day 2 of the 30-day Daily Writing Habit development program, and Jason gives the day's writing assignment as well as beginning another habit - the daily formation of ideas.2015-10-0203 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - Day 1The first day of Jason's 30 day program to help listeners develop a daily writing habit. Jason gives the word count assingment, and also has a few other requirements for listeners to follow for the first day.2015-10-0104 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastThe Martian - Interview With Author Andy WeirIn honor of the theatrical release of "The Martian" on Friday starring Matt Damon, Jason airs a repeat of his conversation from July with author Andy Weir, who details the journey of his bestselling book and his advice to writers.2015-09-3029 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast30 Days To A Daily Writing Habit - PreludeBeginning October 1 and for the entire month of October, Jason will be producing an episode every day dedicated to helping people develop a daily writing habit. Today, Jason discusses the idea and asks people to join him beginning Thursday, October 1st.2015-09-2906 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastAuthor Interview - Nat Russo, Necromancer AwakeningToday's interview features Nat Russo, author of "Necromancer Awakening", who discusses his inspiration to write his first novel, his writing routine and experiences in self-publishing on Amazon. Jason also makes an announcement concerning the show in October.2015-09-2445 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastAuthor Interview - J. A. JanceBestselling author J. A. Jance is Jason's guest today, discussing her latest book, "Dance Of The Bones" along with aspects of her life, her writing, and the impact she has made after publishing more than 50 novels in her career.2015-09-1724 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastThe Final Daily Show - But More To Come!Jason is going to end the daily show, but don't worry - his interview with J. A. Jance is still coming up on Thursday! Thanks for tuning in every day for the past few months. Keep up the writing, and keep checking back for more!2015-09-1404 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastQuote Of The Day - Dorothy ParkerToday's quote comes from author Dorothy Parker. Jason also presents the Top 3 Sunday writing prompt to help get you started.2015-09-1303 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastQuote Of The Day - Beatrix PotterJason presents a quote from author Beatrix Potter and presents the writing prompt of the day to get the weekend started.2015-09-1202 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastThe Friday Five #11 - Five Tips On This Anniversary Of 9/11Jason shares five writing - and life - tips on this 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and also provides the writing prompt of the day.2015-09-1107 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastAuthor Interview - Steve ScottSteve Scott is an author of many books published on Kindle and various other platforms for the past few years, writing about business and forming habits, and talked with Jason about his books, how he writes so many so quickly and also the future of self-publishing online. Jason also presents the writing prompt of the day following the interview.2015-09-1028 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastThe Compound EffectJason discusses "The Compound Effect", a book by Darren Hardy, and the effect it's had on his writing, as well as the writing prompt of the day.2015-09-0905 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastAuthor Advice - J. A. JanceToday we feature a small part of a recent interview between Jason and New York Times bestselling author J. A. Jance (the full interview is scheduled to air on September 17th) on the day of her latest book release, Dance Of The Bones. Jason also presents the writing prompt of the week.2015-09-0804 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastA Labor Of LoveJason discusses writing being a labor of love on Labor Day, and also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-09-0704 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastQuote Of The Day - Theodore RooseveltJason discusses one of Theodore Roosevelt's most famous passages from a speech of the former president's, and also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-09-0603 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastQuote Of The Day - Anton ChekhovJason discusses a quote from Anton Chekhov, and also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-09-0502 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastThe Friday Five #10 - Five Actions To Jump-Start Your WritingFor today's Friday Five list, Jason presents five actions you can take to un-stick yourself from writer's block, and also presents the writing prompt of the day (which is also one of the five actions, amazingly enough).2015-09-0406 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastAuthor Advice - Andy Weir (The Martian)Today, Jason revisits his interview with Andy Weir, author of "The Martian", and has Andy discuss his three points of advice to new authors. Jason also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-09-0305 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastIt's Not "Content"Jason discusses the difference between "content" and creative writing, and presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-09-0204 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastShine A New LightJason discusses the beginning of a new month and the opportunities it presents, along with the writing prompt of the day.2015-09-0103 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastMassive Imperfect Action In AugustJason discusses massive imperfect action on the last day of August, and also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-3104 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastAuthor Quote - John SteinbeckJason discusses a quote from John Steinbeck (and the blog of author James Altucher) concerning ideas, and also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-3004 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastThe Friday Five #9 - Five Favorite Inspirational PodcastsToday, Jason reveals five of his favorite inspirational podcasts, including Entrepreneur On Fire, The James Altucher Show and Ask Altucher, The Portfolio Life with Jeff Goins, The Unsettle Podcast with Sarah Peterson and The Tim Ferriss Show. Jason also reveals the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-2807 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast50 Words Is Still 50 Words MoreJason discusses problems and a few solutions with disruptions of routines, and also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-2704 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastListener InspirationJason discusses a piece of email sent in to the show (Thanks to John from Iowa!) and how the listener describes his inspiration to write. Jason also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-2604 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastDeveloping A Notebook HabitToday, Jason discusses how to start developing a habit of carrying and using a notebook to help capture thoughts, ideas and inspiration for your writing. Jason also presents a warm writing prompt to start your creative day.2015-08-2505 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastDeveloping Your InspirationJason discusses the daily practice of finding and developing your ideas and inspiration for your writing or creative endeavours, and also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-2406 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastQuote Of The Day - Sylvia PlathToday's inspirational quote comes from Sylvia Plath, while Jason presents the writing prompt of the day to help get your writing going.2015-08-2203 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastThe Friday Five #8 - Five Other Writing Projects Besides A NovelIn today's edition of The Friday Five list, Jason discusses other options besides simply concentrating on writing "the great American novel", and also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-2105 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastAuthor Q&A - Kate Erickson - EOFire.comQuestions are answered and advice for writers of all genres offered by Jason's guest, Kate Erickson from EOFire.com, the home of the Entrepreneur On Fire podcast. Jason also presents the writing prompt of the day following the Q&A session.2015-08-2009 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastThe Joy Of FirstsOn the show today, Jason discusses some of the positive aspects of writing, including several "firsts" - first time to finish a rough draft, first time your name is in print, etc. To possibly help you get there, Jason also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-1906 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastDealing With FrustrationToday, Jason deals with a few of the typical frustrations faced by writers and other creatives, and also discusses the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-1804 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastA Life Of Quiet DesperationJason discusses Henry David Thoreau's quote about leading a life of quiet desperation, and provides support with the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-1705 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastTop 3 Sunday #9, And A RequestToday, Jason discusses answering listener questions on Sundays, and is requesting question material. Send any questions to: jason@thevictoriouswriter.com. Jason also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-1602 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastQuote Of The Week - Herman MelvilleToday, Jason discusses an inspiring quote from one of America's great classic authors, and also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-1503 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastThe Friday Five #7 - Five Authors Who Had An Impact On My LifeToday, Jason discusses five authors who made a profound impact at various points in his life - Jean F. Merrill, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Thomas Merton, Mo Willems and James Altucher. Jason also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-1408 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastDon't Forget To Have FunJason discusses how you should be having fun when you're writing, and also helps with your fun by providing the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-1305 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastWhat Inspires You?So what inspires you to create, to write or create a work of art? Jason asks the question and also asks for your answer, along with presenting the writing prompt of the day. Send your answer to Jason's question at: jason@thevictoriouswriter.com.2015-08-1205 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastBe Unique In Your Writing MethodToday, Jason discusses trying out various writing methods to see what fits with your writing style, and also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-1106 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastThe Road Less TraveledAs we continue to think about and take Massive Imperfect Action, Jason discusses the last part of Robert Frost's poem, "The Road Not Taken" and how it applies to our lives as writers. Jason also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-1006 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastQuote Of The Week - Mark TwainSamuel Clemens (Mark Twain) provides today's inspirational quote, and Jason provides the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-0803 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastThe Friday Five #6 - Five Worst Excuses To Not WriteToday, Jason discusses some of the worst - and most-used - excuses to not be a writer. Also, he presents the writing prompt of the day to help overcome one of those excuses.2015-08-0707 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastAuthor Interview - Sarah Daniels - soyoused.comJason interviews Sarah Daniels, professional narrative designer, creative director and creator of Ophelia's Change Of Heart. To see and read about Ophelia, check out Sarah's blog at www.soyoused.com. Jason also presents the writing prompt of the day following the interview.2015-08-0628 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastIt's A MarathonJason talks about the writing process as a long, sustained effort rather than a series of short bursts of activity, and also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-0504 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastSetting GoalsContinuing the theme of Massive Imperfect Action August, Jason discusses having a few goals to help you get started writing this month, then helps you jump-start your writing for the day with the daily prompt.2015-08-0404 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastThe 50th Podcast - What I've LearnedFor the 50th episode of The Victorious Writer, Jason reviews three things he's learned since starting the podcast in June, and also presents the day's writing prompt.2015-08-0307 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastQuote Of The Week - Ray BradburyToday, Jason features an inspirational quote from author Ray Bradbury as the Massive Imperfect Action Month Challenge begins. Jason also features the writing prompt of the day.2015-08-0103 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastThe Friday Five #5 - Five Favorite Writing ToolsOn today's Friday Five list, Jason discusses the five writing tools he uses every day, from word processors to pencil and paper. Also, to get your writing going today, Jason features the writing prompt of the day.2015-07-3106 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastMassive Imperfect ActionWhat can you do to get started writing? Sometimes it's as simple as just starting - taking, as Jason describes, "massive imperfect action". Jason also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-07-3007 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastCreative Writing ClassJason discusses his own experience taking a creative writing class to help bolster his writing, and also presents the writing prompt of the day.2015-07-2904 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastNo More Cursive WritingJason laments the lack of teaching children cursive writing in the new curriculum in the United States, and also delivers the writing prompt of the day.2015-07-2804 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastAuthor Interview - Gretchen SchultekJason interviews Gretchen Schultek, writer for the Always A Lesson educational blog as well as the book, "Elementary Education 101: What They Didn't Teach You In College".2015-07-2723 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastTop 3 Sunday #6Jason discusses the writing prompt of the day.2015-07-2601 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastThe Wise Words Of PapaJason discusses a quote from Ernest Hemingway and also gives out the writing prompt of the day.2015-07-2503 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastThe Friday Five #4 - Five Great WebsitesJason presents a list of his five favorite websites which inspire his own writing career, as well as the writing prompt of the day.2015-07-2405 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastAuthor Advice - Mark GardnerMark Gardner, author of the new novel Champion Standing, answers a few questions about his writing, and Jason also discloses the writing prompt of the day.2015-07-2306 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastStarting A BlogJason discusses how to start a free blog to host your writing on the internet, and also gives the writing prompt of the day.2015-07-2205 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastWrite. Every. Day.Do you want to be a professional writer? Follow the advice of Sarah Peterson from yesterday's interview, and write every day. Every day. Jason also gives the daily writing prompt to help you get started with today's writing.2015-07-2104 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastTop 3 SundayOn today's show, Jason discusses the latest Top 3 Sunday writing prompt.2015-07-1902 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-Cast100 Word SaturdayJason discusses the writing prompt of the day to help get your writing going for the weekend.2015-07-1802 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastThe Friday Five #3 - Five Habits Every Writer Should HaveIn this week's edition of the Friday Five, Jason discusses five habits most, if not every, writer should have. Also featured in today's episode is the writing prompt of the day.2015-07-1705 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastI Hope You Like That A LotJason discusses how he came to rarely use a familiar word and a familiar phrase in his writing, and also reveals the writing prompt of the day.2015-07-1605 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastLessons From The Andy Weir InterviewJason discusses what he took away from the Andy Weir interview over the past few days, and also gives the daily writing prompt.2015-07-1504 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastAuthor Interview - Andy Weir - The Martian (Part 2)Today features part two of Jason's interview with best-selling author Andy Weir discussing his latest book (and soon to be movie) The Martian. Jason also features the daily writing prompt at the end of the podcast.2015-07-1416 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastAuthor Interview - Andy Weir - The Martian (Part 1)Today features the first of a two-part interview with Andy Weir, best-selling author of The Martian. Part two will air Tuesday. Also, Jason features the writing prompt of the day at the end of the podcast.2015-07-1316 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastFollow The RulesJason discusses following the rules when it comes to submitting your manuscript to contests and publishers, and also gives out the writing prompt of the day.2015-07-1205 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastPermission To Write BadlyJason discusses the editor in your head and the freedom to write - badly - your first draft while ignoring your inner editor. Jason also assigns the writing prompt of the day.2015-07-1106 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastThe Friday Five List 2 - My Five Favorite BooksIn today's edition of the Friday Five List, Jason reveals his five favorite books of all time (all five are novels, by the way), and also provides the writing prompt of the day.2015-07-1006 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastAuthor Advice - Gretchen SchultekJason features answers to questions posed to Gretchen Schultek, author of the blog Always A Lesson (www.alwaysalesson.com) and the book "Elementary Education 101: What They Didn't Teach You In College", as well as the daily writing prompt.2015-07-0906 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastDon't Be Afraid To SucceedJason talks about putting his fear aside and having success as a writer, and also gives the prompt of the day.2015-07-0806 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastAuthor Advice - Nat RussoAuthor Nat Russo discusses his motivation to write and his daily writing routine, and Jason also provides the daily writing prompt.2015-07-0705 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastIt's Never Too LateJason discusses the fear of thinking that it's too late in a person's life to begin writing, and also provides the daily writing prompt to help all ages get started.2015-07-0600 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastWriting That InspiresJason discusses writing that inspires him, and reads one of his favorite passages, and also gives the writing prompt of the day.2015-07-0507 minThe Victorious Writer Daily Prompt-CastDistractions And WritingJason discusses not being able to write due to unexpected real-life distractions, the daily prompt and a special announcement for his listeners.2015-07-0406 min