Year: 2018 | How to Tell A Great Story

Great Storytelling Network Newsletter – 15 December 2018

Great StoryTelling Network Newsletter
Volume 14, Issue 12 – 15 December 2018

Dear [FIRSTNAME],

This is the last edition of the newsletter for this year. How fast time flies!

My piece explains the current legal position of what happens in Malaysia when one party to a marriage converts to Islam and, without the consent or knowledge of the other party, converts their children as well. Do share the story. Of course, I’d love to know what you think.

How to Pick a Profitable Niche – Quickstart Guide

By Rohi Shetty

Most freelance writers struggle to find their niche. Either we procrastinate or we choose a niche that isn’t profitable. When we don’t have a clearly defined niche, it’s hard to communicate what we do and to find potential clients. Whether we are new or experienced writers, we need to choose our niche and to choose it wisely.

Great Storytelling Network Newsletter – 15 November 2018

Great StoryTelling Network Newsletter Volume 14, Issue 11 – 15 November 2018
Dear [FIRSTNAME], The first interview about my journey to publishing both the collection of stories and the novel has been published in the papers. It’s an article called ‘On her own terms’ by Indra Sathiabalan.

Don’t Sell Me, Tell Me by Greg Koorhan

Title: Don’t Sell Me, Tell Me
Author: Greg Koorhan
Paperback: 156 pages
Publisher: Crossbow Studio; 1 edition (July 7, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780692748275
ISBN-13: 978-0692748275
ASIN: 069274827X

This nifty book is full of useful information that will be a blessing for all storytellers. For those who are beginners in storytelling, you’ll not make the mistakes that veteran storytellers make. For veteran storytellers, you’ll understand why your stories written for a business setting aren’t converting to sales and how to correct such mistakes. It is, essentially, an important guide for those who need to learn how to market their products more effectively.

How to Create Your First Viral Challenge For Your Audience

By Rohi Shetty

“Of all the virtues we can learn, no trait is more useful, more essential for survival, and more likely to improve the quality of life than the ability to transform adversity into an enjoyable challenge.” ~Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Great Storytelling Network Newsletter – 31 October 2018

Great StoryTelling Network Newsletter Volume 14, Issue 10 – 31 October 2018
Dear [FIRSTNAME], It took time, but I figured out how to upload a video to youtube! So, here’s the link to the first video for the launch of both books. I hope you can view it and that you enjoy the show. In it, I explain why I chose the title ‘The Age of Smiling Secrets’. https://youtu.be/kagYpjzKo4A

Parent or Parents?

In Malaysia, both parents must consent to the conversion of their child to Islam. For now.

Many years ago, in a provincial court, I began to panic. The judge had refused my request for an adjournment. I wanted to wait for my boss to arrive so that he could start cross-examining the witness who was an engineer. No doubt, everyone in that courtroom with mould-stained walls and creaky furniture was aware that I knew next to nothing about construction law. My opponent smiled, certain of success.

Nine Fabulous Contests for Writers With No Entry Fee

By Rohi Shetty

When you participate in free writing contests, you not only have a chance to win prizes but it can also help you to complete projects within deadlines and show how you measure up against the competition.

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