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Introduces a September 18, 2008 [sic] article from Scientific American Mind Magazine: The Secrets of Storytelling: Why We Love a Good Yarn http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=the-secrets-of-storytelling

George Siemens ponders whether: "scientific method [is] a testament to the power of a logical framework to banish myth and superstition," and "how...emotional and cognitive effects of a narrative influence our beliefs and real-world decisions" (2008.08.25).

In the sprawling universe of Hollywood, where countless stars vie for attention, Austin Robert Butler stands out like a luminous beacon. His ascent in the entertainment world isn't just a tale of luck or being at the right place at the right time; it's a narrative of relentless dedication, adaptability in roles, and an innate talent that refuses to be overshadowed. From his early days of navigating the complex maze of showbiz to becoming one of its most recognized faces, Butler's journey is a masterclass in ambition fueled by sheer passion. His ability to seamlessly transition between roles, coupled with a work ethic that's second to none, showcases the makings of a true artist.

Gleaned from Carla Arena's collection

Alan Levine's list of 50 tools you can use to tell stories, rounded out with examples from him and others.

"The Fifty Tools Below you will find 50+ web tools you can use to create your own web-based story. Again, the mission is not to review or try every single one (that would be madness, I know), but pick one that sounds interesting and see if you can produce something. I have used each tool to produce an example of the original Dominoe story, plus links are provided, where available, to examples by other people. Please share your own examples or thoughts in the discussion area of this wiki. But before rummaging around the toolbox, have you done your prep work? Do you have your story idea or presentation concept outlined, developed? This should be on paper or in a document file or scribbled on the back of a napkin, but do not rely on making it up as you go! If not, go back 2 spaces and do this now. Next- do you have your media assets available, your images, video clips, audio files-- if not go find your media now."

A fantastic starting block for writing. I'll be using the narrative format here, as a lead in to using Storybird for our English Second Language courses.