We all know the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words.” But, is it really? I’ve always struggled with the idea of a picture substituting for… Read more “Words and Pictures”
Tag: Storytelling
Kintsugi, storytelling and life
Are you familiar with the concept of “kintsugi”? It’s an ancient Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery. Through an elaborate process involving lacquer and powdered gold, the… Read more “Kintsugi, storytelling and life”
Character Development: Children and Animals
Is there any storytelling device or character type that you try to avoid? What is it about that individual or thing that bothers you or what makes… Read more “Character Development: Children and Animals”
Old friends, old flames and storytelling
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”
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”
