Learning to define yourself by what you like rather than by what you do not The comedian Tim Minchin once gave a commencement address at the University of Western Australia, wherein one of his bits of wisdom was that young people should avoid defining themselves simply by what they dislike. He implored…
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Pacing The Cage
Supercharge your writing with a daily walk I have never been a fan of gratuitous exercise. If the options are sitting or moving about, I’ll go for sitting every time. I’m not lazy, exactly; I just don’t feel the need to run around to make myself look or feel busy. Sitting works…
The Job Of Being A Professional Storyteller
Telling stories for fun and profit in the cutthroat world of serious business The title on my business card reads, “Raconteur.” It’s a somewhat archaic term that simply means storyteller, but it’s a hell of a lot better than consultant. The word itself has a rapscallion air to it, as if describing someone…
The Reason You Need To Be Making Art Right Now
In the fight against fascism, art is not only necessary, but essential.
The Art And Obligation Of Responsible Criticism
Navigating the minefield of creative enterprise and the fragility of artistic souls.
Finding The Idea In Your Story
The purpose of writing is to present new ideas that have the power to change minds.
Under The Rocks Are The Words
When first we begin to tell stories, we explain everything in a very straightforward manner. The subject did this and said that and everyone cheered.
All The Words Are Not Gold
Why keeping a diary will release you from the anxiety of the blank page.
That’s Not A Story
How to turn your anecdote into a proper story.
A Man Is No One
My journey as a storyteller—from someone, to everyone, to no one