How stories save our lives

Published on March 7, 2009December 29, 2015 by Barbara Samuel

Ira Glass, a public radio storyteller, has a rich and moving video here about how stories work and how they give us ourselves back. Highly moving. Ira Glass at Gel 2007 from Gel Conference on Vimeo.

Alchemy

Published on March 6, 2009December 29, 2015 by Barbara Samuel

I’ve had the flu all week, my annual pre-spring collapse, which seems to be brought on by the blustery winds and fires and my longing for March snows. Instead of writing, as I planned, I’ve been curled up in my bed, watching movies and reading books. One of the things I’m reading is Geraldine Brooks’ […]

Reclaiming the magic of writing at Writer Unboxed today

Published on January 28, 2009December 29, 2015 by Barbara Samuel

Wrote a piece on reclaiming the joy of writing for my monthly blog at Writer Unboxed today. If you’re in the doldrums, check it out. If you’re not in the doldrums and know how to help others out, please go and tell everyone how you do it. Things I’m considering: when to schedule more Voice […]