Sean Buvala has just published a nifty multi-media training kit on writing “about me” pages, bios, and the like. I plan to review it in greater depth, but I wanted to mention it today because Sean has a special deal going on the kit. The kit is just $7 if … Continue reading
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Story Newsapalooza
A roundup of happenings in the story world: Cowbird, the “tool for telling stories” and “public library of human experience,” is today (May 1) chronicling “the act of working, and how it affects who we are.” As described on the blog Telling the Bees, the project celebrates … … the … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Patricia Keener: Stories Inspire Non-Threatening Thinking about Experience
See a photo of Patricia, her bio, and Part 1 of this Q&A. Q&A with Patricia Keener, Question 2: Q: How did you initially become involved with story/storytelling/ narrative? A: I’ve always been a storyteller in one way or another. When I was 11, I joined the Young Author’s Club … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: Patricia Keener: Job-seekers Are Much More Engaging and Interesting When They Tell Stories
I was drawn to the work of Patricia Keener because of its intersections with my own. Although her practice is wider than mine, career coaching is part of it. I’m so pleased to present this Q&A with Patricia. The Q&A will run over the next several days. Bio: Patricia Keener … Continue reading
Update on Memorable Stories
A few weeks ago, I wrote about tracking down an unforgettable story, “Ordeal in the Desert,” that I read as a child. I noted that I had located and ordered the Reader’s Digest Treasury for Young Readers in which I remembered initially reading the story. I also recalled that I … Continue reading
Follow-up: More on the Power of 3 in Story
In response to yesterday’s post about Andrew Melville’s fascination with the number 3 in storytelling, Sean Buvala points out a piece he wrote about The piece, The Presence of the Number Three in Folktales, attempts to address the questions: Why the focus on the use of the number three? What … Continue reading
Story to the Power of Three [ #story12 ]: Andrew Melville
Editor’s note: A week ago, I wrote about the rising story folk profiled during the showcase session at Reinvention Summit 2. Andrew Melville was one of those people, but I didn’t have a lot of information about the concept — Story3 — that he was initiating. He has kindly written … Continue reading
[ #story12 ] Make the Choice to Author Your Own Destiny: Robert Tercek
Reinvention Summit 2 is history, but I’m continuing to recap, synthesize, and expand on its 20 excellent sessions. I would like to think that my husband and I have followed the advice of Robert Tercek, described as “one of the world’s most prolific creators of interactive content,” to make a … Continue reading
4 Ways to Fail at Brand Storytelling and a Bunch of Ways to Succeed: #story12 Rohit Bhargava
Reinvention Summit 2 is history, but I’m continuing to recap, synthesize, and expand on its 20 excellent sessions. If you ever have a chance to see Rohit Bhargava deliver a presentation, do it. He uses image-heavy/text-light slides, projects an easygoing, entertaining presentation style, and has brilliant things to say. I … Continue reading
Q and A with a Story Guru: John Randall: A Friend Who Recovered from Depression as He Told His Story
See a photo of John, his bio, Part 1 of this Q&A, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. Q&A with John Randall, Question 5 Q: What’s your favorite story about a transformation that came about through a story or storytelling act? A: A little over 10 years ago, my … Continue reading