I was at the beach at Nehalem Bay in Oregon a few months ago. A 5-year-old girl was doing the worm in the sand, her mother standing nearby. “Is that the worm?” I asked her. “Yes!” She wormed some more. She jumped up and ran up to me and my dog Atlas. I held his […]
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Free book: Writers working in English as a Second Language
At Art of Storytelling we are passionate about diversity of voice. We work with writers of different nationalities, races, and ethnicities across the globe, and help them tell their stories. We’ve created this FREE BOOK: #Write: The Four Stages of Writing a Book for Writers Working in English as a Second Language. Sign up and […]
Our Lives as Art
Do you use your own life in your art? My books in the Elemental Journey series are semi-autobiographical. I’ve always felt I was trying to convey not just my life, but also the epic journey of all of our lives.
Finding Purpose: Turn Left!
I know turning left can be scary. Each time I’ve turned left, I’ve felt more out on a limb, even farther from fitting into society. The road is full of bumps and pot holes, and we may have to clear a fallen tree, and move branches blocking the way. And we sure the heck are not sure where it leads. But we do know where the old road leads…
January Literary Reading, Seattle
We may feel called to step up to the plate to create change, but how? What is an “authentic calling” in an upside-down world? Is finding such a path more difficult in this radically shifting climate? Is it more essential? What role can mysticism and spirit play in helping us align to a higher calling?
Win a Signed Copy of AIR!
My novel, AIR, the second book in the Elemental Journey Series, is being released this Thursday, Oct. 22. Enter to win a signed copy here. “…this book brings us face to face with the niggling edges of things, with what we think defines us.” For more information or to purchase the book, go to http://www.carolineallen.com, […]
What I Learned from Creating One Painting a Day for One Year
In early 2014, I grew frustrated with the lack of time I had for doing visual art. I’m a novelist and run a book coaching business. I gave up an international journalism career to pursue a literary and artistic life, and felt like a child stomping my foot when it came to not having time to […]
Next What’s Your Story E-Course Begins October 8, 2014
The next Art of Storytelling, What’s Your Story E-Course for new writers starts October 8th. Join us! It’s a soulful transformation from linear mind to creative flow. By the end of six weeks, you’ll have a rough piece you can use as an essay, a short story, an opening to a novel or the beginning […]
Five Problems You’ll Face Writing a Book in English if English is Not Your Native Tongue
Art of Storytelling is a coaching service for writers of novels and memoir. We’ve worked with people all over the world to help them finish their books. Contact us for a free initial consultation. http://www.artofstorytellingonline.com Why are so many people these days across the globe wanting to write their novels and memoirs in English? At Art […]
Empowering Your creativity 