Emotional Storytelling

While writers might disagree over showing versus telling or plotting versus pantsing, none would argue this: If you want to write strong fiction, you must make your readers feel. The reader's experience must be an emotional journey of its own, one as involving as your characters' struggles, discoveries, and triumphs are for you. That's where The Emotional Craft of Fiction comes in. Veteran literary agent and expert fiction instructor Donald Maass shows you how to use story to provoke a visceral and emotional experience in readers.

What if everything you know can be cloned... except who you are? INIMITABLE is a bold, first-person manifesto about the only thing artificial intelligence can’t replicate: your lived experience turned into impact. Through a series of sharp, real-life stories—some uncomfortable, all true—Nacho Caballero shows how authenticity, presence, and emotional intelligence are now your only competitive edge in a world of templates and tech. It's not a book about fighting the future. It's a book about owning who you already are, and why the one thing that can't be hacked is your story, told live,...

The Apron and the Pen is a deeply moving love story about second chances, healing through creativity, and the quiet power of connection. When Alan, a middle-aged gay writer, begins baking to soothe his soul, he doesn't expect the act of creating cookies to open the door to a powerful new story—both on the page and in his heart. As past love, memory, and unspoken truths rise like dough in a warm kitchen, Alan discovers that the most beautiful relationships don’t always follow a recipe. Tender, wise, and full of emotional resonance, this is a story for anyone who’s ever baked through ...

In Meet Me at the Emotional Baggage Claim, the mother-daughter duo of Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella continue the conversation with more hilarious and honest tales of life inside an ordinary, extraordinary family. These stories will make you laugh, cry, and call your mother, daughter, and all your girlfriends.

Your Story Is Your Strategy — and the Key to Everything You’re Building. Feel like your content gets ignored, no matter how hard you try? Or like you know your business has real potential — but struggle to communicate it clearly? You’re not alone. Confused messaging costs you clients, opportunities, and momentum every single day. But you already have the one thing that can change everything: your story. In Turn Your Story Into Business Gold: The Ultimate Guide To Stories That Sell, you’ll discover how to let your story do the heavy lifting — without sounding like a car salesman ...

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲. 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭. You have something powerful to say—and the world is waiting to hear it. Whether you’ve been silenced, overlooked, ...

In this poignant and deeply moving memoir, Sigal Magen reflects on her life as a second-generation descendant of Holocaust survivors. Through vivid recollections and heartfelt introspection, she weaves together stories of childhood fears, inherited trauma, and the resilience that shaped her into a beacon of hope and connection. From climbing a playground slide to carrying the weight of generational fears, Sigal shares how her father’s unspoken pain and her grandfather’s symbolic train journeys shaped her view of the world. Her journey takes her from moments of personal struggle to a ...

Unlock the power of words and revolutionize every conversation with "Mastering Conversations: The Art of Seamless Communication." This essential guide reveals the transformative secrets to becoming an influential communicator who effortlessly builds trust, resolves conflicts, and forges lasting connections both professionally and personally. Have you ever struggled to express your ideas clearly, felt misunderstood in crucial discussions, or wished you could confidently navigate through challenging conversations? You're not alone. Research shows that communication consistently ranks as the ...

Juliette has always longed for everything she experiences in her beloved books—grand adventures, heroic deeds, passionate love, and making a meaningful difference. She wants it all. Yet, despite her found family, her dream bookshop, and a burgeoning connection with a sweet man, chronic anxiety keeps her tethered to a safe and predictable routine. Until her life is upended when an unexpected magical ability surfaces. Now gifted with the power to locate lost things, Juliette's world becomes a blend of wonder and anxiety.

Welcome to a transformative journey with "Mastering Interviews: The Power of Storytelling, Emotional Intelligence, and Company Vision," your personal guide in the often daunting world of job interviews. Authored by the esteemed José Fernández Vergara, a renowned headhunter and coach, this book is more than just a guide; it's a beacon of hope and a roadmap to success for anyone eager to turn interviews into exhilarating opportunities.About the Book In a world where competence alone no longer cuts it, José Fernández Vergara offers something extraordinary: a chance to not just participate ...

What if your life were a building—and the people you love lived on the ground floor? YOUR EMOTIONAL BUILDING is a powerful illustrated fable for adults navigating the silent cracks of modern life. Inspired by a viral LinkedIn post seen by over a million readers, this book guides you through the hidden floors of your emotional world—from work and friends to dreams, health, and family. In a voice that doesn’t judge but invites reflection, author Nacho Caballero blends storytelling, vulnerability, and striking metaphors to ask one essential question: Are you ready to renovate your ...

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 ...

Hotel Guest Part 3 plunges even deeper into the hotel’s nightmarish world, where the line between reality and madness is completely blurred. In this spine-tingling third installment, survivors from the previous books are determined to escape the hotel’s dark grasp once and for all, but the malevolent forces within the walls have other plans. As new characters arrive, they quickly find themselves trapped in a deadly game orchestrated by the hotel's ancient and sinister power. With the hotel's secrets unraveling at an alarming pace, the group discovers that the building itself is alive, ...

Discover the Secret to Selling High-Ticket Services with Ease If traditional sales tactics aren’t working with your affluent clients, you’re not alone. High-net-worth individuals don’t respond to pressure, logic, or hard pitches—they buy into status, trust, and emotion. That’s where Velvet Rope StorySelling comes in. In Velvet Rope StorySelling: How to Captivate, Influence, and Sell the Dream to Affluent Clients, you’ll discover how to transform your sales process into an irresistible narrative that affluent clients can’t ignore. This isn’t just about telling stories—...

Magnetic Conversation -- Mastering the Art of Conversation Unlock the secrets to captivating and meaningful interactions with Magnetic Conversation -- Mastering the Art of Conversation. This book is your essential guide to developing powerful communication skills, from active listening and reading nonverbal cues to building emotional intelligence and empathy. Discover how to engage others with confidence, ask insightful questions, and use positive body language to create instant rapport. Whether you want to excel in the workplace, deepen personal relationships, or simply become a more ...

Unlock the Power of Hypnotic Storytelling Step into The Hypnotic Writing Lab, where words become worlds, and every chapter brings you closer to mastering the art of influence through storytelling. This guide will take you on an immersive journey through hypnotic language techniques, sensory engagement, and character-driven narratives designed to captivate readers and leave a lasting impact. In today’s world, storytelling has the power to inspire, persuade, and transform. With The Hypnotic Writing Lab, you’ll learn how to create stories that resonate on a deeper level—drawing readers ...

Immediately following the death of her father, fifteen-year-old Julie is shipped down to Somerset to stay with an aunt and uncle she hardly knows. The visit with Margaret, Paul and the baby, Sonia, gets off to a rocky start. Julie doesn't like being in the country, and she makes sure everybody knows it. Yet, now that her father is dead, she knows she will be unhappy when she returns to London. In a very bad mood, Julie runs away, and Paul has to go looking for her. In the meantime, she meets Rena, Margaret's eccentric, artist friend who is working in her garden. She bonds instantly with ...

"Communicating to Lead: Communication Techniques to Lead with Effectiveness and Empathy" is more than a book; it is a transformative expedition to the core of effective and conscious leadership. Authored by a Daniel Goleman-certified coach in Emotional Intelligence, this book brings a wealth of international management and consulting experience to every page, backed by an exceptional education with an MBA from ESADE, plus studies at IESE, Wharton, and CEIBS in Shanghai. The book begins with "Clarity: The Bridge to Trusted Leadership," where authentic communication is revealed as the ...

Hypnotic Writing Lab: Mastering the Art of Building Trust and Connection Through Overt and Covert Hypnotic Narratives Unlock the true power of your words. Hypnotic Writing Lab: Mastering the Art of Building Trust and Connection Through Overt and Covert Hypnotic Narratives reveals how to craft stories that don’t just captivate—but connect on a deep, transformative level. This is more than a book of writing exercises. It’s an invitation to master the art of influence, persuasion, and emotional resonance through the subtle power of hypnotic storytelling. In this lab, you’ll learn how ...

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