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maggie Sun @maggiesunjuan (561) • China 27 Feb 25

I’ve just finished reading the book.Actually I bought it in Nov or Dec, 2022 or so, it was on the list of the 2021 Book Prize . I bought it with the intention of improving my English and also of enhancing my ability in reading...

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Is Content Writing Dead in the Age of AI?

@mayka123 @mayka123 (17083) • India 25 Jan 25

With the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT and others, I've heard many people say that content writing as a career is dying. But is it really? AI is great at generating content quickly, but I feel like it lacks the human touch—things...

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The Serial Reader

celticeagle @celticeagle (189915) • Boise, Idaho 6 Jun 24

One of my favorite types of storytelling is the series. It is a story told in several installments. The author will take the reader on an adventure leading to a cliffhanger(or hook) that leads into the next installment. Used to...

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Old Time Storytellers (Poem)

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3452) • United States 19 Dec 23

I Love those old time story tellers, who wear their heart and soul upon their sleeve, the one's who when they go away, you hate to see them leave, because you know the fire that they carry is far too rare indeed, They open up...

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Where My Fiction Writers At?

Kade @akruser13 (475) • Los Angeles, California 16 Jan 22

I hosted a writer/editor forum once for a few years and we used to do this activity to spark creative writing. One person would post just the beginning of a story and anyone could reply with the next few paragraphs. Then more...

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Highway to Divorce

Amedu Abdulrazaq @Olorire (53) • Nigeria 7 Aug 19

I recently completed a short screenplay titled, HIGHWAY TO DIVORCE. It tells the story of Amanda Barrymore, a mid thirties woman whose marriage has lost flavour for a while. She and her husband both secretly contemplate and plan...

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The Stories We Tell (Poetry)

Michelle Renee Kidwell @Michellekidwell (29953) • Sonora, California 7 Feb 19

The Stories We tell The dreams We share The moments Made to memories. The dreams We write out The prayers we cry Out The hopes The dreams All that is in between. We dream We believe We hope And in the moments When hope Seems...

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Story props for St. Nicholas Day

Lee Ka @kaka135 (14994) • Malaysia 8 Dec 17

I just had an idea to make these props for telling stories about St. Nicholas Day, which was on 6 December. They are just two simple peg dolls, one represents St. Nicholas and the other is his helper, Knecht Ruprecht. I also made...

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Free Storytelling Mini Course

Lee Ka @kaka135 (14994) • Malaysia 25 Aug 16

I just want to share this opportunity to those who would like to learn more about storytelling. This is a 5 day mini course, offered by Waldorfish. You can sign up here if you are interested:...

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It is Story Time

Curlann @annierose (21977) • United States 21 Jul 16

For the upcoming week, my students and I will be having our discussion about different versions on how the world was created. Aside from the information that all of us already knew, we are going to explore the other stories from...

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We are all Storytellers in the End

Glen @glenniah (1197) • Mandurah, Australia 10 Mar 16

I awoke two hours earlier on the day of the storytelling event. After breakfast my thoughts turned to what I would wear. I pondered on what Storytellers might be dressed in. Would they be flamboyant, not that I had much that...

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Preparing stories for the children

Lee Ka @kaka135 (14994) • Malaysia 12 Dec 15

My children always asked me to tell them stories, especially during bedtime. I always can't remember the stories, so I have to read them once or twice before bedtime. Sometimes I just read them stories from the books, and...

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Kids making up stories

Lee Ka @kaka135 (14994) • Malaysia 28 Aug 15

I was too tired and sick to tell a bedtime story to my children last night, so my 6 year old son said he'd tell a story. At first, I suggested him to tell "Alice in the wonderland", the story I have been telling these few nights....

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Place the Correct Bet, we Only Win once, but Follow the Right People, We will be the Winner of our Whole Life

Easy Branches @easybranches (442) • Bangkok, Thailand 7 Apr 15

When we are young and totally innocent, we all learning about life, at that time we need not to be worried, because our parents take care of everything. At this age, we can see and discover what life has to offer for us if we look...

A "Blogger Guy" Story

bloggeroo @bloggeroo (2167) • Philippines 10 May 10

Publishing is demanding work. You get lost in what you're doing and you forget your purpose along the way. Over time, your focus dissipates together with the power of your words. What we need is a story to keep our head together...

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Can you have a good story without good writing?

DoriLentrich @DoriLentrich (1016) • United States 12 Sep 09

I've been discussing this with some other writers I know. Is is it possible to tell a good story, but not be a good writer. Personally, I think technical proficiency as a writer and being a storyteller are separate things....

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Habitual Liars - how do you deal with them?

dbabcook @dbabcook (388) • United States 5 Sep 09

We are dealing with a 13 year old boy who is a habitual liar. He is so obvious in his lies and doesn't even care. You can catch him red handed doing something wrong such as stealing and he will sit right there and lie to you...

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Got a job helping an elderly couple. Survived the first week!

writersedge @writersedge (22563) • United States 5 Jul 09

I didn't know if I was going to survive the first day. They kept changing their minds and arguing with each other. Actually, he can't make up his mind and she starts arguements with him. So I stand around and wait for them to quit...

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Wanted: Book Writer

leomermarie @leomermarie (108) • Philippines 21 Mar 09

I like writing.I want to write story. In our school's play, I wrote the script twice. Now, I am writing a book. It is not a novel. I like to write children' story book. My book is almost done. My problem is how to publish it and...

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What do you think is the greatest storytelling song ever?

umbilicalchord @umbilicalchord (15) • United States 17 Nov 08

I love songs that tell stories, regardless of genre, so what do you think are the top storytelling song of all time? I have a few in mind which I love listed below: Undying Love - Nas The River - Springsteen Hurricane -...

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