Welcome to Higher Storytelling

The best story always wins.

People could care less about statistics, studies, and science. A good story will sway hearts, change minds, and lead nations.

I’ve been obsessed with the Power of Story since I was a kid.

What started as a borderline problematic addiction to fiction evolved into midnight novel writing as a teenager.

Today, I spend my days crafting narratives of all kinds for large enterprises, government organizations, history shows, and children’s content.

I love story. I am fascinated by its ability to influence decision-making, culture, behavior, business, world events, and, most importantly, ourselves.

It’s that very ability that makes storytellers the most powerful people in the world.

Yet, we humans are so haphazard with the stories we share.

Our pens (eerr… keyboards) can start religious wars or end centuries-long suffering.

With stakes that high, our storytellers need not only be trained in the ways of pen-wielding but in the power of pen-wielding.

So here’s what this newsletter is not.

This is not a guide to creative writing. This is not a place to learn how to tell the best stories. There will not be any “5-step guides to write your first novel” or anything mimicking a Brandon Sanderson world-building YouTube video.

In fact, this may not be where you get any actionable takeaways to develop concrete writing skills.

This newsletter IS a place where I will share the lessons, stories, habits, people, places, and things that have the potential to help you create impactful stories.

My promise is to deliver to you concepts that truly matter. Concepts that, if folded into our stories, have the power to impact and change the world.

So welcome to Higher Storytelling.

By subscribing, you will receive a weekly email that uncovers at least one idea to help you think, write, talk, or behave differently.

Most posts will feature stories, histories, and lessons from people who are far more qualified to provide life advice than I ever will be.

My goal is to distill and share these nuggets of wisdom in a memorable and thoughtful way that resonates with your mind, heart, and soul. These lessons will empower you to craft stories that improve the world—and might just help you rewrite your own internal story along the way.

I'm thrilled to have you join me on this adventure. Prepare for a journey through the human experience, along with a touch of delightful unpredictability. 🙂

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Cheers!

Higher Storyteller 💖💫

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