Tag: storytelling

smartest readers

Could You Spot the Lie? What is Misdirection and 7 Tricks That Fool Even the Smartest Readers

Can the smartest readers detect misdirection? What is it really? I’d call it a writer’s sleight of hand: the moment a character gives an answer that is a little too … Continue reading Could You Spot the Lie? What is Misdirection and 7 Tricks That Fool Even the Smartest Readers

the importance of storytelling

The Importance of Storytelling: How Darker Evenings Bring Families Closer Through Stories

Someone asked me yesterday about the importance of storytelling. I thought it was a great question. Especially now that we’re getting longer nights in Colorado. Darker evenings do something quiet … Continue reading The Importance of Storytelling: How Darker Evenings Bring Families Closer Through Stories