Tapesty is a simple authoring tool for creating simple, clickable stories, viewable in any browser, or on an iPhone or Android. I don’t know why, but I find it charming and compelling. Here’s my first Tapestry story: #great #porn #loglines.
D.H. Lawrence on what we own vs. what we have
“And thy land says to thee: Ah, my child of far-off father! Come, lift me, lift me a little while, that poppies and wheat may blow on the level wind that moves between my breast and thine! Then sink with me, and we will make one mound.
Reasons Why I Can Never Live in a Large City
I don’t feel “alive” in the city. I feel anxious and eager to flee. Here’s why.
Going deep in five minutes
By combining clear themes with compelling imagery and events both internal and external — and being forced to write quickly and write short — I found the depth I wanted in five minutes. It’s been a beautiful discovery to make.
OMG! It’s a NEWSLETTER!
Newsletters? Meh. Who fucking cares? You should. Because Modern Stories Stuff is more than just a mere newsletter. It’s a weekly, curated collection of storytelling- and standup-related content that I have lovingly hand-selected for your consumption. Find out about upcoming storytelling shows, get reviews of new books and CDs, learn about classes, read interesting articles…and […]
Is the Demise of Paper Money Inevitable?
The disappearance of paper money would not represent the dominance of a particular technology; it means we would be living in a different society.
Barbara and Bill
Barbara dropped the needle and the room was filled with the voice of Bill Cosby doing a routine about dentists. He was funny. His audience was laughing, most of my classmates were laughing. But I wasn’t laughing. I was looking at the clock, watching the minutes slip away.
My only two guidelines
Write what you know. (writing) Play to your strengths. (performing)
