Episode Summary:

In this episode, host Onyemechi Nwakonam explores the concept of projects and how they can benefit writers. He defines what a project is and discusses the importance of having a clear plan and goal when working on a project. Nwakonam emphasizes the role of projects in making writing more manageable and consistent, as well as the satisfaction that comes from completing work. He shares his own project, which involves writing 100 microfiction stories over the course of 100 days, and encourages listeners to choose projects that are exciting and achievable. Nwakonam also discusses different types of projects writers can undertake, such as short story challenges, poetry anthologies, and audio stories.

Key takeaways

A project is a planned piece of work designed to produce something new, improve something, or find information about something.
Working on a project makes writing more manageable and consistent.
Starting small and choosing projects that are exciting and achievable is important for beginners.
Different types of projects writers can undertake include short story challenges, poetry anthologies, and audio stories.
Projects provide a framework and accountability for writers to stay on track and complete their work.

"The goal is to write, to experiment, to push boundaries, to test, to create something new, to improve, to innovate." - Onyemechi Nwakonam
"Starting small in whatever small might mean for you is small enough that you don't get overwhelmed yet you get to create something beautiful." - Onyemechi Nwakonam

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Timestamp. Summary

0:00:00 Introduction to the podcast episode and the topic of projects

0:00:50 Definition of a project as a planned piece of work to find information, produce something new, or improve something

0:02:31 Importance of having a project to provide structure and clarity

0:03:44 Benefits of working on a project, including making work manageable and encouraging consistency

0:06:11 Criteria for choosing a project: it should be exciting and allow for consistency

0:07:26 Starting small and gradually increasing the size of the project

0:08:09 Decision to do a microfiction challenge

0:08:03 Onyemechi Nwakonam wants to write 100 pieces of microfiction in 100 days

0:09:45 Starting date for the project is April 21, 2024

0:10:11 The project is about experimentation and exploring different genres

0:11:10 Accountability will involve sharing work with fellow writers and discussing it on the podcast

0:12:53 Examples of other projects include short stories, poetry, screenplays, and audio stories

0:17:18 Onyemechi Nwakonam discusses the immersive sound effects of certain podcasts

0:17:45 Onyemechi Nwakonam expresses interest in hearing more ideas

0:18:07 Onyemechi Nwakonam explains different types of writing goals: numerical, system-based, and progress-based

0:19:31 Onyemechi Nwakonam considers incorporating sprints into podcast episodes

0:19:58 Onyemechi Nwakonam concludes the episode and thanks listeners

The Power of Free Writing | Ep 41

BuildwritingBy Onyemechi NwakonamMay 08, 2024