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"A writer who waits for ideal conditions under which to work will die without putting a word on paper."
Kurt Vonnegut’s recently published daily routine made we wonder how other beloved writers organized their days. So I pored through various old diaries and interviews — many from the fantastic Paris Review archives — and culled a handful of writing routines from some of my favorite authors. Enjoy....
(photo of Joan Didion)
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"I am always interested in the science behind storytelling. What makes it such an effective part of our social being and communications?" Via Karen Dietz
Jeff Domansky's insight:
Lou Hoffman takes a look inside the science of storytelling. The video he mentions is worth viewing. 
Ozzie Gontang, Ph.D.'s curator insight,
January 25, 1:35 AM
Excellent video rescooped from Karen Dietz's site on Storytelling Delete the scoop?
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"So, if people are more likely to respond to a story, why do salespeople try to persuade customers with facts and figures?"
Hey folks -- if you want a quick and easy-to-digest post (and free download) of the neuroscience of storytelling, then go grab this article and mini e-book.
Author Michael Harris has put all the salient material together for us. It's perfect for trainings and workshops.
There are times when you audience does want facts. Just know that the order goes story first, facts second. That way you'll avoid endless debates, as Michael also points out.
If you want to dig into this topic more deeply, then read Kendall Haven's book Story Proof for all of the specific studies on storytelling and the brain.
Enjoy the rest of your day!
This review was written by Karen Dietz for her curated content on business storytelling at www.scoop.it/t/just-story-it ; [Story first. Facts second. I like that. Great resource. ~ Jeff] Via Karen Dietz Delete the scoop?
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Inspiration from writers who inspire us with their craft including Bradbury, Didion, Hemingway, Miller, Kerouac, Franklin, Angelou and more. Many thanks to Maria Popova for sharing.