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The Hidden Pitfalls of Story

By John Pattison September 30, 2012 1 Comment

We hear a lot these days about capital-“s” Story, about the power of Story, about crafting more exciting and more meaningful Life Stories, etc. I’m a writer, so the whole “story” metaphor resonates with me, but there are some dangers to be aware of too. The first danger is that we can judge ourselves too […]

The Obligations of the Storyteller

By John Pattison July 16, 2012 Leave a comment

Lately, almost involuntarily, I’ve found myself thinking about my favorite writers as being either “warm” or “cold.” Barry Lopez is warm: “I would ask you to remember only this one thing,” said Badger. “The stories people tell have a way of taking care of them. If stories come to you, care for them. And learn […]