What of M&Ms, rock stars, and divas? The rock band Van Halen had an infamous clause in their contract…
Here's a little holiday fun. Thanks for reading my storytelling posts. Have a safe, happy, and prosperous season. ’Twas…
When the urge to gripe arises, consider that no matter what dark clouds may loom on the horizon, you threaded…
What is musical storytelling? Many of our favorite storytellers rely on music to help them deliver their messages with impact.…
Is your digital calendar robbing you of the time you need to be productive? Maybe the problem isn't your calendar.…
Perhaps you’ve experienced flow writing. You sit down, watch your fingers tap away at the keyboard, and wonder, Where did…
We often hear about "dynamic speaking," but what does that mean? The dictionary defines "dynamics" as "the forces or properties…
Hooray for Hollywood! Well … maybe; maybe not. Movies about rock stars’ journeys and superheroes (Is there really a difference?)…
Hobbyist or professional? True professionals dedicate their lives to being the best in the world at whatever they do—not some…
Keep your listeners’ attention while reading aloud. The host announces the next author. She walks to the lectern, offers a…
One Sunday morning not long after I had been introduced to sailing, I was enjoying a cup of coffee in…
Storytelling tips: You’re walking along and you happen to look down. “Hey, that’s not a scrap of paper; that’s a…
I was frustrated the other day, thinking about how I need a better computer. Some of my software is out…
Storytelling is a powerful tool, but no one ever talks about story listening. Have you ever been with a friend,…
Use storytelling for problem-solving. Think about the various stories involved in a conflict and plot a course for resolution. Seen…
In 1989, as a 25-year-old sailing solo on a 26-foot sailboat, I spent a surreal Christmas weathering a North Atlantic…
Verbs are the engines that move your writing, your speaking, your readers, and your audiences but many authors ands presenters don’t…
If I can do it, you can do it! Well … maybe. Is your story about your extraordinary personal journey?…
An accomplished jazz musician, educator, and friend pointed out that too many virtuosic young players blow a lot of noisy…
Great storytellers are masters of time and tempo. What is this mysterious thing called “time?” Does it flow at the…
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