In times of turmoil, writers can affect change with their words, stories and poems. They are a window into the greater truths of the world at large, beyond the minuscule limits of ourselves. Ten years … Continue reading >>
Colleen M. Story is an author, motivational speaker, freelance writer, and an advocate for writers. In addition to her comprehensive website, blog and newsletters, she hosts a terrific website called … Continue reading >>
From Jamie Cat Callan
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I met Jamie at the Stonecoast MFA residency when … Continue reading >>
Insights
Dreams offer a fascinating insight into our psyche. I believe they reflect our deepest concerns or worries, and that much of the imagery in our dreams is personal. You and I might both … Continue reading >>
“Fiction is supposed to be, forgive me, less shitty than life. Better than life. It is supposed to make more sense than life. That’s one of the reasons we read, one of the reasons we write. We want … Continue reading >>
Ever wonder what elements in storytelling make a book catch fire?
What makes a book impossible to put down?
Flaming Chainsaws
I found this gem of an essay on storytelling with an unlikely … Continue reading >>