In this episode of Storied, I (your resident fangirl, Eden) share Part 2 of how to make 2026 your best author year yet! We're about to break down how to find the habits that will achieve your writer dreams!

You’ll learn:

• How to break down your larger goals into achievable, daily habits

• How to make a weekly spread

• Why consistency is key

• Other physical, mental, and spiritual habits that enhance your writing

• The importance of grit when it comes to writing

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Storied is a podcast hosted by author, coffee lover, and resident fangirl Eden Detwiler! It’s for writers and readers on a journey to spread goodness, truth, and beauty through storytelling. Here, we explore how to brainstorm, write, edit, and publish your next masterpiece—so you can change the world, one reader at a time. Whether we’re diving into entertainment culture through a Christian worldview or chatting about your favorite reads, the Storied podcast is a storytelling adventure you won’t want to miss. Are you ready? Set? Write!

In this episode of Storied, I (your resident fangirl, Eden) share how to make 2026 your best author year yet! If you're ready to crush your writing goals and inspire others to do the same, you won't want to miss today's episode!

You’ll learn:

• How to find the purpose to ground you all year long
• How to brainstorm the mission statement that will carry you throughout your entire author career
• Inspiration from my own planning/goal-setting routine
• How to turn your large yearly goals into approachable daily habits

And if you LOVED this episode, don't worry! There's more on making 2026 your best author year yet! Next week, we'll be covering habit-building for another creative year of hope, joy, and love.

👉 Grab my FREE templates for writers here:⁠ https://eden-detwiler.kit.com/eb41a81434 ⁠

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Storied is a podcast for writers and readers who want to spread goodness, truth, and beauty through storytelling. We talk about story brainstorming, writing craft, editing, and publishing—so you can write your next masterpiece and change the world one reader at a time.

In this episode of Storied, I (your resident fangirl, Eden) share three proven methods for brainstorming unforgettable story ideas. If you’ve ever struggled with story brainstorming or wondered how your favorite authors consistently generate great ideas, this episode is for you.

You’ll learn:

• How to become a story-idea factory

• How to brainstorm story ideas wherever you are

• How to turn everyday moments into stories that actually stick

• The story formula that strengthens your creative writing process

• How to ask smarter questions so you’re prepared for publishing (and beyond)

This is a jam-packed episode full of practical storytelling techniques and writing inspiration you can use immediately.

👉 As promised, grab my FREE Brainstorming Template for writers here: https://eden-detwiler.kit.com/eb41a81434

Storied is a podcast for writers and readers who want to spread goodness, truth, and beauty through storytelling. We talk about story brainstorming, writing craft, editing, and publishing—so you can write your next masterpiece and change the world one reader at a time.

Books Mentioned:

• When People Are Big and God Is Small by Edward T. Welch