Don't tell me the moon is shining. Show me the Glint of light on broken glass.

Hi, I'm Diana. And this is Story Artist.

This is a quote from Anton Chekhov, and it has been valid from the beginning of times for every writer. Now it's especially popular in movies and theater but in every form of writing, it's still valid to create a believable story. And in order to create a believable story, we will talk about the principle number four, which is show don't tell.

Who's the scariest antagonist you know? Probably your own fear.  Hi, I'm Diana, and this is Story Artist.Who's the scariest antagonist you know? Probably your own fear.  Hi, I'm Diana, and this is Story Artist. 

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Do you want to live the life of your dreams? There is a power at your fingertips: Storytelling.   Learn how to become a writer, and use the power of storytelling for marketing, lifestyle, and fiction.   People want to believe in stories, but you have to deliver a story that is real. Consistent throughout.   It starts with you. Right now.  How? Find out at: http://storyartist.me

Today I want to talk to you about the second very important principle in the Power of Storytelling, and this principle will show you how to instantly impress readers.   This principle is called: the Characteristic Moment.

If you don't learn this principle, you'll never be successful. Do I have your attention now? Hi, I'm Diana, and this is Story Artist.

In this 15 part series I call "The Power of Storytelling", I want to talk to you about 15 storytelling principles you need to understand and to master. And these principles will skyrocket everything you do as an author, be it your fiction or nonfiction, be it blogging, be it marketing. Storytelling is such a powerful tool and it works in every area.

Let's start with Principle #1

How can you become the next John Grisham?

Today, I'm taking you on a short journey through my everyday life, and show you 4 simple strategies to de-stress in this busy world as a creative.

After the printing press and the invention of TV and the radio, the next revolution is coming, and we're in the middle of it. Here's what it means for you as a storyteller. 

Dr. D. Corbett Everidge has an astonishing biography: He is a security specialist and martial arts instructor with twenty years of experience. Teaching people to live confidently in a world gripped by fear and violence is his life’s work. Dr. Everidge is a seasoned criminal justice educator at the college level, teaching courses such as Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Criminal Investigations, and Bloodspatter Pattern Analysis.

In this gripping interview Dr. Everidge gives hands-on advice of how to write more authentically about crime, violence and weaponry. Spoiler alert: you have to get your hands dirty.

Here's where you can find our more about his work and contact him:

Why don't we have the things we dream about? Because we're not asking the right questions. This ONE questions will change everything.

There are 4 principles of consistency that you can use for your creative life and in your business – here's how.