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.

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.

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...

Mastermind AI – Book One The Creative Writing System That Actually Gets You Unstuck Most people who want to write don’t fail because they lack talent. They fail because they’re stuck inside their own head. Blank pages. Half-finished ideas. Endless notes, outlines, and “someday” projects that never turn into real writing. Mastermind AI – Book One was built for that exact problem. This is not a motivational book. It is not a “believe in yourself” pep talk. And it is definitely not another vague guide written by someone who’s never finished anything. This book is a working ...

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 ...

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...

Skyrocket Your Sales Through the Power of Compelling StorytellingIn "The Story Selling Secret," author Jim Edwards presents a straightforward, 5-step blueprint for using personal stories to powerfully connect with your audience, differentiate yourself from competitors, and ultimately increase sales. In today's crowded marketplace, it's no longer enough to simply promote your products or services. You need to engage and resonate with your target audience on a deeper level, and there's no better way to do this than with compelling personal stories. Tell Personal Stories That Connect and Sell ...

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...

AI-Powered Screenwriting: Revolutionizing Storytelling with Artificial Intelligence Unlocking Creative Potential, Enhancing Script Quality, and Transforming the Industry By Ammanuel Santa Anna Step into the future of filmmaking with AI-Powered Screenwriting: Revolutionizing Storytelling with Artificial Intelligence. This pioneering guide by Ammanuel Santa Anna, a visionary with over 25 years of leadership experience in politics, NGOs, and international business, offers an in-depth exploration of how AI is reshaping the screenwriting landscape. Key Features and Benefits: Unlock Your Creative...

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.

Practical and instructive, Egri provides a framework for writers to analyze and enhance their work. Numerous examples from classical and contemporary literature illustrate his principles, making the book a theoretical guide and hands-on manual for improving storytelling skills. "The Art of Dramatic Writing" has left a lasting impact, influencing generations of writers and remaining a staple in creative writing programs. Its enduring relevance lies in its timeless principles, applicable across genres and mediums.

Looking to create a successful and immersive escape room? Look no further than The Puzzle Master's Handbook, the ultimate guide to designing the perfect escape room experience. Dive deep into the history and evolution of escape rooms with Chapter 1, exploring the origins and growth of this exciting industry. Understanding the psychology behind puzzles and brain games is vital to creating an immersive experience, and Chapter 2 breaks down the key elements to keep in mind when designing your escape room. Chapter 3 provides a detailed breakdown of the six critical elements that every ...

This creative writing audiobook has eight manuscripts in one. Become a great creative writer today!

Renowned, bestselling novelist Chuck Palahniuk takes us behind the scenes of the writing life, with postcards from decades on the road and incredible examination of the power of fiction and the art of storytelling. In this spellbinding blend of memoir and insight, bestselling author Chuck...

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 ...

Dear writers, it’s been a light year since ChatGPT introduced artificial intelligence into the world of writing. And oh, what a year it has been. By now, you’ve probably tried using AI to brainstorm premises, write marketing copy, develop characters, and build worlds. * * * Do you wish to do more? • Are you curious about what you can do beyond using ChatGPT? • Ready to learn how to customize AI to your own writing? • Wondering how to keep up with the pace of AI? Fear not. I’m Rachelle Ayala, a USA Today Bestselling author and AI trailblazer. I’m here to equip you with the ...

Brought to you by Penguin. A masterclass in telling stories - and how they shape our world - from the internationally renowned narrative expert To command narrative is to control a sometimes frightening power. What is it that turbocharges some tales, and how is it possible to harness that...

Do you carry a story inside you—one that stirs beneath the surface, whispering to be told? Are you a story catcher, inspired to gather and tell the stories of this time? Or perhaps you are a story carrier—one who tends to and keeps old stories alive so they may breathe among us once more. If so, you already know that storytelling is more than just words. It’s a vessel for profound alchemy and transformation. With Sacred Storytelling, you’ll be taken on an immersive journey with master storyteller Leah Lamb into the art of conscious storytelling as a living, ancient practice.

Many of us would love to hold the attention of a crowd, a classroom, or just a group of our friends by telling them a great story. We have felt the pressure of a public presentation or the disappointment of a story that is ignored and we are ready for more. In The Art of Storytelling, John Walsh talks through the steps to presenting a compelling story, outlining the strategies that helped him move from stutterer to storyteller as he fulfilled his calling of becoming a preacher.

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 ...