With 18 gold medals, Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian in history. Last week, he qualified for his FIFTH Olympic games. And he still practices every day. To become a great swimmer, he swam. A lot. He first dipped his foot into a swimming pool when he was a child; he liked it and …
Stories come from everywhere. Every day many new stories unfold as our day unfolds, we just have to stop for a moment and notice. In storytelling, when an event happens – it is called an “inciting incident.” What happens as a result is the story. For example, many stories begin when a new person arrives, …
We all have something to say. And, we all say it differently. It’s because we see things from various points of view. We bring the sum of our life experiences to each new day; we filter what we think, do and say through what has happened to us. There are moments in our lives that …
Actually, the first thing you need is an idea. Sometimes it’s visual, and sometimes it’s a though that’s begging for words. We have ideas all day long. We also see things that pique our curiosity. It’s a good idea to take out your phone or camera and snap the photo – and mark it as …
Rescue Writing was designed for writers who want to learn the art of storytelling. There are templates to cut and paste your text and image holders to drag and drop your photos. In minutes your complete StoryBook is done. Many people tell stories through their pictures and even more through creating their own artwork. These …
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When beginning to write stories, it can sometimes seem like a difficult task. Where do we start? What do we write about? What makes a story? Should I wait until tomorrow? Stories are fun, and writing them is a joy. Rescue Writing can be used for anyone who wants to write a story, and has …
Some people see a blank page and panic. Others see it and smile. Which are you? Words and images work together. When a story ONLY has words on the page, the images are formed in the reader’s imagination. There is a great need for words in this case, and plenty of detail so the imagination …
Every life has its facts – birthdate, hometown, schools attended, and eye color. But, none of this is actually defines us. It’s the structure that holds the magic of us. Throughout our lives, we have defining moments – those events that happen that set us on a course that creates our lives, explained Pulitzer Prize …
Ok, so you wrote a great lead to your story…and the reader is hooked. Now, how do you end the story with as much satisfaction? Writers focus a lot on how to begin a story – too much, says Leonard Pitts, Jr., Pulitzer-prize winning journalist for the Miami Herald. “With a strong lead, you get …
Sometimes, the words are hidden in the silence. Stories are not always what is spoken. Often, it is what is seen. When interviewing someone, of course, listen carefully to what they say – the words they choose. When writing their story, it is true the words are important. You also have to hear what they …
