Tim DenninginThe Writing Cooperative·2 days agoStorytelling Is One of the Greatest Superpowers — You Can Quietly Learn It from This ExpertBecome a master and get an unfair advantage — Skill p*rn is everywhere. “Learn copywriting. Learn sales. Learn how to write. Blah, blah, blah.” Yet a simple skill called storytelling is overlooked. We think it’s just a skill authors of children’s books who never earn a living use to inspire 5 year olds. Nope. Storytelling changed my life. Julian…Creativity5 min read
Umar Imran·3 hours agoA True Love Story From Subcontinent (Part 7)Never Lose Hope — Finally the morning came that I had been waiting for because I was going to know her name that morning. I still remember that I did not have breakfast that morning. I quickly took a shower, put on a new suit and got into the marriage ceremony. …Love4 min read
Poorva Misra-Miller·6 hours agoThe Key to Being Original Isn’t to Build Something New, It’s to Build Something BetterBuild a better mousetrap and people will come to your door — Those who own ideas own the universe. A common gripe among writers and entrepreneurs is that there are no new ideas. Yet we obsess about being original. We hope that our story, idea, or invention will be the thing that changes the world. But here’s the truth about original ideas…Storytelling5 min read
Subhi Najar·8 hours agoThe Great Ideas ShopThe Best Place to Find Unique Ideas — Do you remember Hansel and Gretel’s fairy tale? If the name doesn’t ring a bell, it’s about the kids and their magical house made of candy and cake. Think about how curious, enthusiastic, and passionate you would feel as a kid entering that house. It makes life more enjoyable to…Stories3 min read
Joseph Godwin·1 day ago8 Places You Can Get Paid to Write Short StoriesYou can earn up to $600 per story — If you love writing, then you probably enjoy reading short stories as well. However, while most people enjoy reading, not everyone loves to write. Yet writing short stories can be an excellent way to make money and even find fame! The great thing about getting paid to write short stories…Money4 min read
Felice Elena·1 day agoFell in Love with JournalingDuring my school years from elementary to junior high school, I was required to do a self-reflection every single day. We were given around 15–20 minutes of quiet time before having our lunch break to write about any experience we had for the day. We called it ‘Reflection Time’. There…Journaling3 min read
Rekia·3 hours agoteo, from “Barbounia”.the first time i walked into Barbounia, i was burnt out. I was really tired and drained from chatting to new yorkers the entire night, think i worked a double that day, not so sure. I walked in with my lovely co worker who is oh so effortlessly gorgeous. That…Storytelling2 min read
Nilakshichaubey·5 hours agoDreary Demise.Dreary Demise. In the early-mid march, birds sang to their will, and the little ones chirped for food. It wasn’t unusual but to notice it, was indeed a change in pace. A deaf ear to nature and a deaf ear to humans bring about a whole different genre of peace. …Storytelling2 min read
Sara Burdick·1 day agoWhen we dream, is that true freedom, or another box of our mindDreaming while awake, or living while dreaming? — When I was young, I was always afraid of others judging me. We were dirty, but we had manners. We were poor, but we had love. We bathed once a week on Sundays. Bathing in our house was a chore; that is why it was reserved for once a week. …Writing3 min read
David Brier·11 hours agoTHE BILLION-DOLLAR LESSON TOP GUN MAVERICK TAUGHT ME ABOUT STORYTELLINGToo many brands make the same mistake over and over: They try to retell the same old story over and over. It’s why we hate sequels: most try to leverage and repeat the old story (packaged differently with no difference after we open and unpack it) merely to cash in…Storytelling2 min read
