I found this image of a tarot card spread on Pinterest t'other day, to create a character, and thought it might be a bit of fun to try. Here's what I got from my cards... Now I'm wondering if it should be done with the major arcana only, thank goodness this deck is fully illustrated! …
I thought it might be nice to share some of my favourite places for stories and ideas: Ilona Andrews - Ilona and Gordon Andrews are urban fantasy authors with a knack for turning out tales that manage to be both unexpected and yet feel completely 'right'. They're in the final stages of preparing the final …
Pinterest Story Prompt: "You said you didn't need me any more." "That was before the dragons escaped sir." - sites-google/site/thesiteforwriters/ Ex-commander Samuel looked at the nervous courier and raised an eyebrow, but didn't move from his seat by the fire. "It's a pity you didn't find me isn't it." The courier paled further, "Please sir, …
There's a theory lurking in the long grass of Communications Theory that I'm slightly obsessed with. The theory was put forward by a Jesuit priest and professor of Renaissance English Literature by the name of Walter Ong in 1982. The theory is Secondary Orality. What's fascinating about it, is that he intended it to be …
Pinterest Story Prompt: You live alone in your apartment. One day you return to find a sword and an old, leather-bound book lying on your coffee table. - margaretterblanche.com Not too happy with this one - it's boring! If I had any idea on where it was going, I'd wipe out 95% of the scene …
I get some weird looks when I admit I carry a self-created storytelling game in my handbag. Mind you, I get weird looks when I admit to carrying a handbag. Not entirely sure why - I hate having my hands full of random access cards, wallets and umbrellas when they could be hanging on to …
Challenge Write for at least 350 words about a sweet labyrinth king, a red mage, a tavern, a dark tavern keeper, a cat, a frightened crusader who holds a dark secret and a plum tree. - http://www.eelkat.com Response In the kingdom of Or, ruled by the kind and generous King Arto, the royal castle served …
Eric Barker writes a fantastic weekly blog on life and how to be better at it. He researches up the wazoo and publishes in-depth, insightful and evidence-driven articles. A recent one was on rituals to create strong connections within teams and families. A great read as always but the final point had me paying attention, …
Andre trudged down the road, absent-mindedly dodging a psychotic-looking chicken. He gave himself a mental slap, he was a BRUTE, he should have booted the chicken halfway to the castle rather than avoiding it. He was very careful about his brute image, plenty of scars and clothing designed to intimidate, his weapon, an urgrosh, was …
Double warning! This is the essay that came out of the literature review. It's even longer... Why is storytelling important? “...narrative is present in every age, every place, in every society; it begins with the very history of mankind and there nowhere is, nor has been, a people without narrative.” (Barthes, 1977, pg 79) Anthropological …
