Storytelling tips

from the desk of Jane Kirkpatrick

Jane's Latest Story Telling Tips

Tina Fey’s Improvisation Rules for Writing

Say yes—to the idea, the work, the risk. Commit, speak with conviction, and trust the process. Writing isn’t about perfection; it’s about purpose, persistence, and ...

Jane’s List of Helpful Writing Books

A curated list of enduring writing guides—craft, structure, voice, and faith—books I return to again and again, offering wisdom that still resonates for writers working ...

Jane and Craig Talk About Writing

On September 8, 2021 Jane was joined by Craig Johnson (best-selling author of the Longmire mystery novels) for a Zoom meeting to discuss how they ...

Storytelling Tips from Three Experts

Jane was joined by Craig Johnson (Daughter of the Morning Star — Longmire fame) and Lakota writer David Heska Wanbli Weiden (Winter Counts) for a ...