A handbag (or manbag) is the ultimate private space. And that makes it juicy territory for story hunting. What’s in your bag right now? What stories does it hold, hide or hint at? Are there secrets lurking at the bottom … along with the...
Our everyday life and language is built on opposites and contrasts. I hate you … I love you. You’re beautiful … I’m ugly. We’re rich … they’re poor. And if you ask someone how things are going, you’ll typically get a conflicting message “Oh, it’s up and...
It’s easy to overcomplicate storytelling. And that’s a shame because writing a story should be simple. We’ve all done it since childhood. Everyone can write a story in five minutes. Yes, honestly it’s more than possible. It’s a certainty. I...
Jack The Ripper soaked the back alleys of London with blood, while Sherlock Holmes hunted down the depraved and debouched. Yes it’s true that many dark, twisted tales spawned in the repressed and ultra-conservative society of Victorian England. But there are...
Once upon a time … We’ve been storytellers for centuries. Through story we’ve learnt, taught and understood. Our lives have been enriched, enhanced and enlarged by the stories we’ve told, heard and shared. But what if you could become directly involved in the...