Resources
Check out some of my favourite resources for storytelling, public speaking and creativity.
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Storytelling & Speaking
How To Tell a Story by The Moth
I love this physical book and audio book. I refer to it often and love all of the details and tips it gives. It also gives so many story examples which I find so helpful. Mothertelling is inspired by The Moth in many ways!
Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks
Matthew Dicks is a storytelling superstar! This book as been an inspiration and a guide for me for many years! Matthew is a teacher so I also really appreciate how he educates about storytelling through this book!
MOMents Journals by Me!
I created these journals with you in mind! I have been collecting my daily MOMents for years. I find it helps me be in the moment and look at things as story worthy! I have more gratitude for my kids and my role as a mom. These journals can help you collect YOUR daily MOMents!
Birth Your Story by Jamie Fleres
A beautiful woman I met at a conference recommended this book to me! Although we tell so much more than birth stories at Mothertelling this book is so powerful. It confirms how needed, necessary and powerful sharing our stories is.
Between the Listening and the Telling by Mark Yaconelli
I don’t know how I stumbled upon this gem of a book but I am glad I did! It is a beautiful book showcasing the power of storytelling. I found myself getting shivers many time throughout it because it kept confirming what I already knew - storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have as humans.
A Game of Storytelling by The Moth
I LOVE this prompt deck! I use it all the time with the Academy but also with 1:1 clients and even with myself. A journal prompt or way to stretch my creative limits and my favourite - mining my memories! It’s amazing what comes up with the right kind of prompts!
Tools for Writers & Creatives
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
This book comes with 30+ years of bestseller status! It is a creative persons sidekick! I am still working through it as I type this but the morning pages are something I LOVE! But there is so much more than that!
Bird by Bird by Ann Lamont
This book is also a well known, well loved writers handbook!
A Game of Storytelling by The Moth
I think this physical book and audio book. I refer to it often and love all of the details and tips it gives. It also gives so many story examples which I find so helpful. Mothertelling is inspired by The Moth in many ways!
Writing Tools by Roy Peter Clarke
I got this book as required reading during a course in my Masters degree! It is great!! It has short and tangible tips! I remember using it a lot during that course. Since doing the Mothertelling co-author project I have used it more. It’s a great tool!
Daily Creative by Todd Henry
This is a new creative tool for me but I am loving it. Each day there is a new creative prompt. A little note about it but then a journal or thinking prompt. I love the bite size inspiration!
Books I Love
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
This book is short but sharp. It is a reminder that doing anything creative can be a struggle. But you need to show up and do it. You need to act like a professional and treat it like it matters in order to do it. It’s a great choice for when you need a good reminder that what you’re doing matters and is important!
The Element by Sir Ken Robinson
Without being dramatic I would say that Sir Ken Robinson’s TED Talk changed the trajectory of my life. You can watch it HERE. This book is an extension of that talk and I find it inspiring and motivating for why being creative is a strength!
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
You can watch the actual Last Lecture HERE! But the book is so good too. It was recommended to me by a colleague early in my teaching career and it is one of those books that puts things into perspective. I refer back to it frequently from the stories and lessons this dying man shares.
Mindset Books
13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do by Amy Morin
I first heard Amy speak on a podcast and I knew I needed her book. I have listened to it twice and read it once so far! I have lent it out and have purchased the kids version. I really like the kind but toughness that this book offers but also the really practical tips to help strengthen your mindset.
Limitless by Jim Kwik
I also heard Jim Kwik on a podcast for the first time and knew I wanted to get his book. I have found what he teaches fascinating. As someone who works to be as on and clear as possible and teach others to do that same this book is so good to have in my back pocket!
You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero
I read this book many years ago. Like so many of the books I love I listened to it and then got the paper copy! Whenever I pick it up it is just the reminder I need!