Creative Storytelling

A creative writer's shelf should hold at least three essential books: a dictionary, a style guide, and Writing Fiction. Janet Burroway's best-selling classic is the most widely used creative writing text in America, and for more than three decades, it has helped hundreds of thousands of students learn the craft.  

Struggling to write powerful, engaging scenes in your novel? Mastering Your Scenes is the ultimate scene writing workbook for fiction writers, designed to banish writer’s block and help you write compelling, well-structured scenes with clarity and purpose. Whether you're a new author or a seasoned novelist, this fiction writing workbook gives you the tools to build scenes that drive your story forward and keep readers turning the page. Inside, you'll discover a practical, repeatable method for mastering each essential element of great scene writing. ✅ What You’ll Learn: How to write ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth “From toasts to eulogies, from job interviews to social events, this book will help you with ideas...

Introducing The Art of Storytelling, an essential guide for anyone looking to hone their writing skills and craft compelling stories that leave a lasting impact. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this book is packed with valuable insights and practical tips that will help you take your storytelling to the next level. Chapter by chapter, you'll learn how to build a strong foundation for your story, create vivid settings that transport your reader to another world, and develop characters that feel real and engaging. You'll explore different perspectives and techniques for...

There are several aspects to writing fiction. Rendering what John Gardner in The Art of Fiction describes as a 'vivid and continuous dream' is a complicated affair. Story is created from the imagination of a writer, who in turn must translate it onto a page of symbols so that another person can read, absorb, and experience the story in a similar fashion. It's a remarkable process when you think about it. In On Creative Writing the process of writing fiction is demystified and cut in palatable bites to help any writer who has the passion and mad desire to tell a story. Reviews: Bitten by ...

Give your hard work a voice and amplify your impact by communicating in a way that makes people want to listen and respond—storytelling with you will help you do it.

The Magic of Public Speaking is a comprehensive step-by-step system for creating highly effective speeches. It is based on research from the top 1000 speakers in the modern world. The techniques you will learn have been tested on hundreds of professional speakers and work! You will receive the exact steps needed to create a speech that will keep your audience on the edge of their seats. The book is easy to follow, entertaining to read and uses many examples from real speeches. This system will make sure that every time you go on stage your speech is an outstanding one.

Storytelling isn’t a soft skill. It’s the secret weapon to creating connection—with each other, leaders, the work, and the company. Anyone who leads and influences others in the workplace has a powerful, often untapped ability to tell stories. In The Story Effect, award-winning storyteller Danielle Krischik gives you the playbook on exactly how, where, and when to use stories to create connection and elevate performance.

This isn't just a soft-skill; it's a must-skill How do you make sure you never make another boring presentation? If you ever wanted to get that deal, that sale, that message across, this book is for you. F*ck the Slides will teach you the step-by-step method that founders, salespeople, entrepreneurs, and students all over the world have been using to build an impeccable pitch. You will learn how to create, measure, and share an infinitely better story. This practical book will help you craft the art of pitching through storytelling. Mastering this skill will transform everything you do—...

Rescue the Gifted Soul! Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés says that the most endangered species on earth is the human soul. “What if our world is starving for soulful gifts only you carry? What are you waiting for? Lost, pushed back, can’t find the door, can’t see in the dark? ‘Mother Night’...

UNLOCK YOUR GAME'S NARRATIVE POTENTIAL! With increasingly sophisticated video games being consumed by an enthusiastic and expanding audience, the pressure is on game developers like never before to deliver exciting stories and engaging characters. With Video Game Storytelling, game writer and...

How did a Venice Beach T-shirt vendor become television's most successful producer? How did an entrepreneur who started in a garage create the most iconic product launches in business history? How did a timid pastor's son overcome a paralyzing fear of public speaking to captivate sold-out crowds...

A profound exploration of the art and magic of writing by New York Times bestselling author Isabel Allende. In this deeply personal and insightful book, Isabel Allende delves into her creative process, reflecting on nearly half a century of writing that has captivated millions of readers...

In the Dagara tribe of West Africa, women are valued as the source of the world's wisdom. They are valued as dreamers, as diviners, as the backbone of the community; the core of human survival. But what can the teachings of this indigenous culture show us that will transform the way we live? On...

Volume Four of the Dangerous Old Woman Series with Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés "What makes talent bloom? Ask what makes a tree blossom. They are the same. It is not unfathomable. It only takes concentration. Concentration of energies is what makes a tree flower. Not bigger, not faster, not...

Visionary Teachings to Explore the Landscape of the Heart Beloved poet and philosopher John O'Donohue created a remarkable body of work on the subjects of spirituality and Celtic mysticism. His gift was evoking hope, solace, and clarity—offering ancient wisdom that could provide desperately...

Charlamagne Tha God—the self-proclaimed “Prince of Pissing People Off,” cohost of Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club, and “media god” (Forbes)—shares his eight principles for unlocking your God-given privilege in this New York Times bestseller. In Black Privilege, Charlamagne...

Unlock the Power of Your Words: Journey into the Heart of Hypnotic Storytelling Are you ready to transform your writing and master the art of influence? Hypnotic Writing Lab: Develop Your Hypnotic Episodic Storytelling Skills for Influence is your gateway to a deeper understanding of how language can shape thoughts, evoke emotions, and guide perceptions. Building on the principles laid out in The Art of Hypnotic Episodic Storytelling, this book takes you beyond theory and into the practical application of hypnotic techniques through a series of carefully designed prompts. Each prompt ...

Unlock the power of your retirement years with "Creating a Legacy," a comprehensive guide to meaningful and purposeful philanthropy. This eBook invites you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and impact, helping you forge a vibrant legacy that truly reflects your passions and values. Dive into the art of purposeful giving and discover how aligning your actions with your core beliefs can transform not only your life but also the lives of others. Explore a spectrum of pathways, from simple acts of kindness to strategic giving, volunteering, and community engagement, all tailored to your ...

When numbers and neighborhood stories meet, something powerful wakes up. Parish Stories: Data-to-Story Labs is a field guide for cultural creatives who want to work with data without losing their voice, their humor, or their community in the process. This book was built in and for places like New Orleans—and for every parish, county, borough, and neighborhood that knows it is more than a statistic. It treats “cultural creative” broadly: not just artists and writers, but anyone who carries culture into their work and connects it back to the people they serve—teaching artists and ...