The Elements of Storytelling The elements of storytelling – sometimes referred to as narrative elements – are the essential moving parts of every story, regardless of the form it takes. An understanding of the elements of storytelling helps you tell better stories. Whether in creative work, such as filmmaking, digital storytelling, or fiction writing; or […]
The Importance of Storytelling
Why Storytelling is Important Storytelling is essential because of its central role in human experience, culture, and history since the dawn of humankind. In addition, storytelling is deeply ingrained in the human psyche. Therefore, it conveys messages and insights in all sorts of scenarios – from business to education. Storytelling Helps Convey Ideas At the […]
Native American Storytelling: a Rich Heritage
I’ve always been fascinated by Native American Storytelling. Firstly, it carries inherent wisdom, soul, and spirit grounded in thousands of years of living closely with the land and nature. Hundreds of native tribes lived on the land. Their oral storytelling tradition is compelling in its own right. What Native American Storytelling Gives Us Native American […]
The Creative Process: Why It Matters To Have One
When you have a creative process – and understand how it works – you have a better chance of increasing creative flow in your work. You are also more likely to spot whether an idea is good, helpful, and valuable. Understanding Your Own Creative Process The job of understanding your own overarching creative process, and […]
Measuring Creativity: Art and Science
Creativity tests and quizzes can be bewildering. They can lead you down a false path, into believing that your creativity is sub par. Or even that you are not a creative person at all! In this article, you’ll learn why no test of creativity can truly measure real creativity. Measuring Creativity…It’s Complicated If you thought […]
Where Does Creativity Come From (Explained)
Many people have tried to explain the source of creativity. In the past few years, there has been a lot of research on the topic. But just as much remains a mystery, and many questions remain unanswered. Knowing the state of play can significantly boost your own creativity and creative processes. This article explores some […]