What is a memoir? Dictionary online says, “it’s a record of events written by a person with intimate knowledge based on personal observation.” Autobiography is when … [Read more...]
Jokes Make Us Better Storytellers
Jokes are small complete stories. Telling them well is an art form. We laugh each time and remember some forever, even if they’re as simple as, “Why did the chicken … [Read more...]
Humor Wins Battles
Roman military general, Julius Caesar, didn’t become emperor overnight or by military skills alone. He was also a top-level public relations expert whose skills … [Read more...]
Onomatopoeia – sound effect words make storytelling live
Profound thanks to the Greeks for creating sound effect words. The term comes from two combined Greek words, onoma meaning “name” and poiein meaning “to make” or … [Read more...]