Is This ONE Mistake Ruining Your Story?

Ever listened to a riveting story with a memorable message, but somehow felt frustrated or let down at the end? There could be several reasons for this, but one of the most likely culprits was… The Unanswered Question! This is a problem that is more common than...

How Can One Question Make Your Story More Memorable?

Imagine you’re writing a story. It’s filled with imagery, word pictures and creates the scene you want to convey. It perfectly illustrates the point you want to make. You just know people are going to love this great tale. Typically, once you’re done writing the first...

“Does Your Story Have To Be Factual?”

Does a story have to be factual? What is your knee-jerk reaction to this question? The first time I heard this question, my emotional response was – absolutely!  Anything else would be a lie.  I had plenty of ‘proof’ to back this feeling: sales people who omit...