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5 Simple Tips for Telling Better Anecdotal Stories
An anecdote is nothing more than a simple story. The kind that every single human being on Earth tells on a daily basis.
Storytelling Advice from the Creators of South Park: The But & Therefore Rule
Their advice centers around a problem that many writers have. Namely, a boring story. A story that lacks a sense of cause and effect, of tension and rising action.
Winning the Story Wars: Archetypal Marketing in the Digital Era
Winning the Story Wars contains a lot of commentary on the state of marketing today (broadcast era vs. “digitoral era” and empowerment marketing vs. the “evil” or “dark art” of marketing) but at its core it brings to light and then clarifies a few key insights.
20 Essential Sci-Fi Books & Series
The list is comprised of the books and series I’ve been most impressed with since diving head long into my exploration of the genre.
9 Fun Urban Fantasy Books & Series
This short list of fun urban fantasy books and series blurs the lines a bit between a strict definition of urban fantasy and say – paranormal or supernatural fantasy. But what I think is most important when putting a list like this together is the quality of the books that make the cut.
Making Ideas Happen by Scott Belsky
If you’ve ever felt creatively stalled or unable to execute existing ideas then this book is definitely for you. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.
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Humanism
What is Humanism? A Comprehensive Guide
If you’re a fan of science, liberal arts, democracy, and human rights you may also like humanism.
What is a Humanist and How do they Live? (5 Examples)
It’s a common misunderstanding, but humanism is not a religion and identifying as a humanist is not a profession of faith. In a lot of ways, it’s kind of the opposite.
How to Find and Join a Local Humanist Community in the United States
In the United States finding and joining a local humanist community can be difficult. Not because they’re unwelcoming or exclusive, but because so few of them exist.
What is a Humanist Celebrant?
In the Humanist Movement there are two types of secular clergy who serve their local communities. The first, which I covered in my previous post, is a Humanist Chaplain. The second, is a Humanist Celebrant.
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Recommended Reading (Books)
An Epic Introduction to The Wheel of Time
This is a streamlined summary of the lore and history of The Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan (finished posthumously by Brandon Sanderson), beginning with the creation of its universe and ending with the events leading up to the first book.
20 Best Books I Read this Year (2023)
This year my reading took me from the dawn of humans on Earth to their distant future in space, with some notable stops along the way.
Retelling the Stories of Our Lives: Everyday Narrative Therapy to Draw Inspiration and Transform Experience
In a few hundred pages of incredibly readable and straightforward text, author and narrative therapist David Denborough unpacks some stunning insights into how stories shape both our internal and external lives.
Winning the Story Wars: Archetypal Marketing in the Digital Era
Winning the Story Wars contains a lot of commentary on the state of marketing today (broadcast era vs. “digitoral era” and empowerment marketing vs. the “evil” or “dark art” of marketing) but at its core it brings to light and then clarifies a few key insights.