Words don’t make us human.
An Experience Beyond Words.
Recently, during a deep meditation, I had a profound mystical experience. Afterwards, I searched for others who have had similar experiences, I wanted to hear their stories, hoping to find words that could capture mine.
If You Liked Baby Reindeer, You Will Love These 10 Books
The Healing Power of Storytelling: Unraveling Its Impact on Mental Health
Top Ten Tips: Create Suspense and Intrigue in Your Writing
Understand the Elements
Suspense is the intense feeling that an audience goes through while waiting for the outcome of certain events. It leaves readers asking “what will happen next?” Ideally, it involves making promises to the readers that are fulfilled later in the story.
Intrigue, on the other hand, revolves around fascinating and secretive situations that keep readers guessing. It often involves complex plots, hidden motives, or mysterious characters.
Top 7 Books to Inspire Leadership
Leadership is not just about holding a position of power but about inspiring, influencing, and guiding others toward a shared goal. Whether you’re aspiring to lead a team, already in a management position, or simply looking to enhance your personal development, there’s a wealth of knowledge to be gained from books. Here, we explore some of the best books on leadership that can help shape your approach and refine your skills.
The Labyrinth of Memory: Crafting Truth in Memoirs
Memoir writing is an intricate interplay between recollection and narrative, often challenging the memoirist to navigate the labyrinth of memory. We delve into the complexities of relying on memory in memoir writing, exploring both the challenges and methodologies to overcome them, while highlighting examples from various memoirists who have grappled with these issues.
Don’t Let AI Write Your Story
Transformative Journeys: The Most Inspirational Self-Help Books That Reshape Lives
In a world of endless challenges and opportunities, self-help books have emerged as beacons of hope and transformation. At We Write Stories, we understand the profound impact these books can have on individuals seeking growth, happiness, and success. In this blog, we delve into some of the most inspirational self-help books that have not only stood the test of time but continue to guide and inspire millions around the globe.
Writing a Memoir That Makes Others Feel Seen, Heard, and Represented
Memoirs are more than just personal narratives; they are windows into shared human experiences. A well-crafted memoir can make readers across the globe feel seen, heard, and represented. This article delves into what it means to write such a memoir, highlighting examples from authors who have excelled in this endeavor.
The Power of Inclusion: Elevating Marginalized Voices in Storytelling
The Power of Listening and Being Heard
In 2021, I was sitting in the shrine room of a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery perched on a cliff overlooking the frozen ocean. The view out of the window of the infinite horizon was only comparable to what I had experienced out at sea. I was in a deep personal retreat with no noise, light, or mind pollution. At this particular moment, I sat in a circle with other monks; we bowed and listened silently as each member shared their thoughts. There was no talkback, no advice given, just one person sharing and everyone else listening.
Imposter Syndrome and The Power of Trust
Do you ever feel like a fraud? Do you fear that someday, someone will call your bluff? You’re not alone. Studies show that up to 82[1] % of the population experience feelings of not being good enough no matter how much they have actually achieved. So, how do we challenge these feelings in ourselves and others? Read on.
Transforming Self-Reflection: Overcoming Cognitive Distortions and Nurturing Growth Through Storytelling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focused therapists refer to the gap between reality and your perception as cognitive distortions. One central tenant that concerns CBT is the idea that emotions are directly correlated to the meanings we associate with events. Essentially, feelings of anxiety or worthlessness can be directly correlated to some event that your brain interprets as proof of this feeling. It is important to note that the issues that arise from negative feelings are not imaginary; they cause interpretations of bad events that exacerbate unhelpfully critical thoughts and beliefs that make them harder to manage.
Chemical Code to Good Storytelling
Writing advice can often lean on idioms and fall into the trap of saying a lot while meaning little. You need to connect with your reader, but how? With increased research into brain chemistry, we better understand the biochemical tools used to achieve your writing’s intended effect.
5 Essential Ways to Build Consumer Trust Through Effective Storytelling
There is a common notion that storytelling is something that belongs entirely to creative inputs; writing fiction and nonfiction books, screenplays, and even the lyrical aspects of storytelling seen in poetry and songs. While these direct forms reign true to the idea of storytelling, it’s important to note that alongside books, screenplays, and songs, storytelling is just as equally a business tool that can be utilized to define and differentiate a brand from its competitors.
How Storytelling Improves Your Communication Skills at Home and at Work
The stories we tell and those we hear from others enable us to relate to our surrounding environment and understand how to interact with varying contexts in a nuanced way. Storytelling is a central tenet of communication and can be used to educate people, create closeness with others, and facilitate balanced interactions in both personal and professional settings.
How Do I Find My Voice as an Author?
Finding your voice as an author takes a lot of work and reflection. You must have something to say and truly believe in the words you are writing. Find inspiration from the greats and be prepared to suck for awhile, it may take some time but by following these tips, perhaps you can find some inspiration to help you find your own voice as an author.
What Can a New Author Expect in Book Sales?
As a new author you may be wondering, how many books should I expect to sell? Of course book sales depend on many things, and as a new author it can be difficult to market yourself and generate sales. So exactly how many books should you expect to sell?
What Book Format Will Make Me the Most Money?
Whether you’re planning to publish traditionally or independently, it’s important to understand what your budget might look like and how it translates to the possible profits you’ll make.
What is Copyright?
The publishing process can be overwhelming, even before it has started. Without much prior knowledge, you will likely be confused by the publishing jargon. This blog will explain what it means to have a copyright, how to get it, and what to do if someone infringes it.