One of the problems with coming back from a vacation is having a to-do list 18 miles long with no less than 47 new “shiny objects” begging me to give chase. Michael Bungay Stanier would tell me, “draw smaller circles.” And that’s exactly what I’m trying to do. The idea is simple. Treat an idea … Continue reading Draw Smaller Circles
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Three Essential Books For Storytelling (And How I Use Them)
Since this conversation has been had with a number of you over the past few months, I decided to make it a post and highlight how the three intersect. These books matter as much for writing a novel as they do for getting that pitch ready for your boardroom, talking up your youth sports team … Continue reading Three Essential Books For Storytelling (And How I Use Them)