Some of my favorite stories aren’t so much stories as they are descriptions. Descriptions of spaces. The piece you are about to read is my attempt to describe a space. A vast space rich with beauty and wonder. Even if this piece isn’t very good — your opinion may, of…

Storytelling is a deep passion of mine. None of my stories are very good, but they’re always plenty of fun to write. Right now, my stories are, in essence, dry retellings of events, with little of the texture and energy that a more intimate character-driven perspective would evoke. I “Tell”…

On June 7th of 2022, I began a 7-day experiment. This experiment served as a continuation of my recent experiences with “appreciation games” and, by extension, appreciation as both a feeling and creative force. The experiment ended on June 14th of 2022. During this brief period of time, a number…

Guidance is always available. No matter your question or concern, guidance is always available. To access this guidance, all you must do is ask. Sometimes, though, the act of asking, and then receiving what comes from this act, is tricky. My hope is that, with this essay, the act of…

Sometime last year, Mitch Horowitz’s interview with David Lynch made its way onto my feed. I, being a huge fan of both Mitch Horowitz and David Lynch — “The Miracle Club” is one of my favorite books and “Mulholland Drive” is one of my favorite films — read the interview. …

Just yesterday, “9 Generative Storytelling Games — Part 02” was published. Right within that essay, are 3 storytelling games. Our first post in this series — “9 Generative Storytelling Games — Part 01” also contains 3 games. Since this is the case, the essay you are about to read contains…

Storytelling is a generative act. A generative act and a spiritual act. For storytelling allows us to dive into the unending depths of ourselves, bringing forth that which we are and that which we wish to be and that which we dream. And yet, those are lofty terms for something…

On May 11th of 2022, “9 Generative Storytelling Games — Introduction” was published. Right below you are the first three games for our three part series. My hope is that you play these games and, in playing them, enjoy them so very much. To go along with that, yet another…

On June 16th of 2021, “A Fun Storytelling Game” was published. No, it’s not one of my better pieces. But, the game, clarified in the essay, is a lot of fun. Even more than that, it creates results. Or, more specifically, stories, which, in this case, are synonymous with results. …