Monthly Archives: April 2014

Here’s another story that really got me thinking about how I visualize potential characters. Prompt: What makes a character eschew the jet set to live modestly despite being a millionaire? Another visit with the real Millionaire Next Door http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2014/04/13/another-visit-with-the-real-millionaire-next-door/

I mentioned I’ll be doing some traveling soon and I’ve been busy at the day job trying to stockpile some work to have ready before I leave. But that’s meant my personal writing has been shoved to the back burner. I’m feeling a need to reorganize my attitude and this reminded me of some thingsContinue reading “Do the hardest thing first”

The science geek in me loved this from the minute I saw the title. Periodic Table of Storytelling http://designthroughstorytelling.net/periodic/

Kurt Vonnegut is endlessly inspirational. This post is about how using data can simplify complex information, but at its heart is a story about storytelling. Be sure to watch the video. To Tell Your Story, Take a Page from Kurt Vonnegut​ – Andrea Ovans – Harvard Business Review http://blogs.hbr.org/2014/04/to-tell-your-story-take-a-page-from-kurt-vonnegut%e2%80%8b/

To those of us from the vast flat land of the midwest, Brayn Donaldson’s story of “moving on up” is real inspiration. IT Guy Tweets His Way From Peoria to 30 Rock — Vulture http://www.vulture.com/m/2014/04/guy-tweets-his-way-from-peoria-to-30-rock.html

On my first read through this article, I wasn’t sure I wanted to pass it on. But, despite my quibbles with some of the statements — for example, I see no problem in writing for pay — I think there are some points worth considering. See what you think. Are You Really a Writer …Continue reading “You decide …”

At the top of the list, my favorite quote sits. Be inspired. 5 Great Call-to-Action Film Quotes For Entrepreneurs | Entrepreneur.com http://m.entrepreneur.com/article/232800

For those of us in the vast flatland of the Midwest, the story of this guy from Peoria is really inspiring. IT Guy Tweets His Way From Peoria to 30 Rock — Vulture http://www.vulture.com/m/2014/04/guy-tweets-his-way-from-peoria-to-30-rock.html

I’m leaving for Italy today. It’s such an often-visited country it will be hard to find anything new to write. But I’ve found a couple more tips to keep in mind. From http://www.journeywoman.com/traveltales/topten.html Like any skill, writing takes practice and dedication . Travelling as a writer is very different from travelling as a traveller. YouContinue reading “On my way …”