Writing

First, Next, Then and Finally–Six Questions to Help Tell Your Story Better!

My granddaughter and I were discussing stories the other day.  We thought we might write one together. “But, you know,” I said, trying to reduce the concept of structure to...

Ten Tips for Saying it Better in 2016–Literally!

It fell into my head the other day that it might be useful for me to post some friendly reminders for the new year about how to improve your writing....

THE NARRATIVE ARC: Nine Tips for Telling Your Story So Folks Want to Ride on Your Boat

Whether you are writing a speech, a memoir, a novel or non-fiction, you’re going to need a narrative arc. This structural trajectory has been with us for over 3000 years;...