Category Archives: Writing/Storytelling
The Ageless Project
The Ageless Project says, “We’re sending the message that the personal, creative side of the web is diverse and ageless. If you have a personal, non-commercial site or blog (that’s original) and don’t mind sharing your date of birth, you … Continue reading
Gay Talese: Writer, Scrapbooker
Legendary writer Gay Talese is responsible for one of the most celebrated magazine stories ever published: “Frank Sinatra Has a Cold.” (Esquire, April 1966) He has another distinction, too; he writes by creating scrapbooks. Click here to read the recent New … Continue reading
Experience Talks – Photos from the Live Show!
If you missed the live radio show at Barnsdall Gallery Theater in Hollywood last month that featured television producer Shawn Ryan and muscial guests David Garfield & The Cats, you can hear it on our “Listen Page” on the Experience Talks website. … Continue reading
Dorothy Parker on Writing
Every writer encounters a tough day now and then. Click here to read a 1945 telegram from famous scribe and noted wit Dorothy Parker in which she shares her frustrations.
Memoir Writers: Would You Like A Little Inspiration?
Today a new social network was launched, but this one has a twist: it’s designed to encourage you to write your memoirs by using prompts in the spirit of the Proust Questionnaire. Then, if you wish, you can share them online with … Continue reading
The (Really) Long Goodbye
What do you do with your protagonist if you’re writing a popular series of books that lasts over a period of decades? Do you let him/her grow older? Michael Connelly’s Detective Harry Bosch has aged in real time and will … Continue reading
EngAGE Receives Grant for Talk Story
EngAGE is very pleased to have received a $10,000 California Story Fund grant from the California Council for the Humanities this year to support our project “Talk Story: Democracy – How Immigrant Senior Citizens View American Democracy.” The project seeks … Continue reading