Are You a Writer or a Storyteller?

Why do we need heroic stories? More than entertainment, the best stories shape our imaginations, awaken courage, and remind us who we can become when life asks something difficult of us. In this episode, I share a recent experience that affirmed the way I think about heroic ficti ... Show More

When we talk about mythic fiction, it's easy to assume mythic stories are created through familiar ingredients: archetypes, symbolism, old myths, epic structure. But I don't think that's where mythic storytelling begins. In this post/podcast, I explore seven practices and mindset ... Show More

What makes a story feel truly mythic? Many writers assume mythic fiction comes from borrowing archetypes, retelling old myths, or layering symbolic imagery into a story. While there is immense value in studying mythology, fairy tales, folklore, and archetypal storytelling traditi ... Show More

Humans are amazing storytellers. It allows us to connect with each other, entertain each other and empathize with each other. But problems arise when the stories that we create in our minds grow beyond our current reality. Today, look out for times when thoughts are spinning out ... Show More

Unravel the power of our self-made stories and their impact on self-worth. Learn to differentiate fact from fiction and harness different perspectives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Some people are trapped, not by chains, but by the stories they keep telling themselves. Stories that protect their dysfunction, excuse their pain, and hold them back from change. This speech is a raw reminder that you are not your past—you are the author of your future. The pen ... Show More

New to the show? Start Here + Listening Paths: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the path that fits what you’re dealing with right now.We all have tapes that play in our heads or narratives in the background of our lives. The stories we tell ourselves ... Show More

I’ve struggled with my identity as a writer and an artist and maybe you’re doing the same. Perhaps this will help....Would you like to get some creative inspiration sent to you each week? Sign up to get my Friday essays. They’re thought provoking, funny, occasionally quite odd, a ... Show More

Maitha Al Omaira is an Emirati Author and Poet. Maitha found that she was able to process her emotions through her artistic expression. She was able to gain a deeper understanding of herself and the world around her. In this episode, Maitha will discuss how she found herself thro ... Show More

Content writing vs copywriting – which one is better for you? Should you hire a copywriter or a content writer? Or, if you are getting into writing yourself, should you focus on content writing or copywriting? Listen to this episode to find out. 

Are people born confident or is it a skill you can develop? Find something that you are really good at and use that as your anchor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Who do you think you are? Have you ever asked yourself that seriously? Most people have an idea, a story, about who they are and that narrative creates their identity. However, narratives are not absolute truths and you have way more power over yours than you think. In this episo ... Show More

<p>Words falling flat? Learn how to write words (and stories!) that readers can't get enough of. You'll hear from multipassionate writers Cole Schafer and Tina Wells as they peel back the curtain on crafting copy that sells and books that become bestsellers. If you're looking for ... Show More