Writing is hard and storytelling is even harder. It is a fool’s errand paved with heartache and disappointment and oddly placed metaphors. So, if you’re dreaming big, wanting to see your name appear at Barnes & Noble next to the big shots of the literary world, do yourself a favor and step away from the keyboard. That’s my #1 piece of advice for all you aspiring authors out there: don’t. The world has more than enough stories, and we sure as heck don’t need yours. Thanks but no thanks.
Did I piss you off? Good! You’ll never make it in this business if you’re willing to give up that easily. Because if you’re anything like me and you feel like you just don’t have a choice in the matter, you’ll want to go ahead and listen to this podcast. Heck, I dare you to listen to it!
In this episode, I offer my top three suggestions (not rules!) for engaging storytelling, I get into the challenges of today’s art-killing algorithm, and last but not least, I explain why becoming successful has little to do with luck.
Trigger warning: This episode may frustrate you and cause you anxiety, but if you are serious about the craft, and I mean really serious, you may also find hope.
The Art of Storytelling 
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