Category Archives: Rock Soup

  I discovered these notes in one of my notebooks while I was transferring some of the notes from a story telling retreat. I don’t have documented where this information came from but I thought it was good advice. So … Continue reading →

I am a currently attending two different Toast Masters meetings. One is called Mainstreamers which I attend one evening of the week and the other called Toastmasters, which is at noon at noon, once a week. There are some very … Continue reading →

This last weekend I had the opportunity to attend an annual story telling retreat called Roots and Wings. This is the first time I’ve been introduced to the concept of vision boards. A vision board is when you will randomly … Continue reading →

Last month I attended a workshop called Stand and Deliver. The speaker, Kirk Duncan, is the founder of Three Elements company. He gave instructions on how to give successful presentations. I want to share some of my notes I took. … Continue reading →

  Some weeks ago, I attended a workshop that gave advice on how to give presentations. I think this information will be useful to storytellers, but also for authors or is someone wants to teach on a specific topic. I … Continue reading →

Today’s entry is very short. But what I have to recommend is a must for writers who want to build realistic worlds. Years ago I came across an extensive world building list created by Patricia Wrede. I started filling out … Continue reading →

This information is from a panel I listened to a year or so ago. I took notes while attending a wonderful SF/F symposium called Life the Universe and Everything. The panels are very educational. The panelists were: Ami Chopine, Jessica … Continue reading →

This information is from a panel I listened to a year or so ago. I took notes while attending a wonderful SF/F symposium called Life the Universe and Everything. The panels are very educational. The panelists were: Kathleen Dalton-Woodbury, Lisa … Continue reading →

  To help in my communication skills, I have joined an organization called Toastmasters. It is in the opportunity to learn different skills that will improve my ability to give a presentation. Tonight, a member named Marcia gave the following … Continue reading →

This information is from a panel I listened to a year or so ago. I took notes while attending a wonderful SF/F symposium called Life the Universe and Everything. The panels are very educational. The panelists were: John Brown and … Continue reading →