What did you feel like when you graduated high school? Were you relieved? Were you living in a small town and ready to escape to the big… Read more “Old friends, old flames and storytelling”
Tag: Storytelling
Capturing Real Stories
Storytelling is trendy, which is good news for all of us writers and storytellers! This week, I had the opportunity to guide a local nonprofit on their storytelling journey.
The Power of Storytelling
With great power comes great responsibility. This is more than just a quote from Spider-man. It is a very real sentiment that reminds me that actions have… Read more “The Power of Storytelling”
Writing and Sharing
This is another post in my “Writing and ____” series in which I explore a subject that writers frequently face. Today I’d like to talk about sharing your… Read more “Writing and Sharing”
Enrich Your Fiction: Character Building
A few weeks ago, I wrote about crafting believable dialogue. But, one of the big hurdles to getting to the point where you can craft that dialogue… Read more “Enrich Your Fiction: Character Building”
Book vs Film: I Pick the Story
There’s a lot of talk out there about book versus film. People crave the chance to see their favorite stories turned into movies, but then turn around… Read more “Book vs Film: I Pick the Story”
It’s all about Perspective: Narration Style
Selecting a narrative style is a really important step in the writing prep process. Many times, I start down a path and get to a certain point… Read more “It’s all about Perspective: Narration Style”
Writing Small Moments
A typical story is built on action and adventure, particularly when you look at epic Fantasy, Science Fiction and Dystopian stories. But lately, I have become increasingly… Read more “Writing Small Moments”
Technology in Modern Storywriting
When I write stories that take place in a modern era, I am loath to utilize phone conversations or email as a storytelling mechanism. There are many… Read more “Technology in Modern Storywriting”
5 Tips for World-Building
This Sunday, I will be giving a talk on world-building at Prospero’s Bookshop. If you’re local and would like to attend, click here for tickets. The event… Read more “5 Tips for World-Building”
