Guilliean Pacheco
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46 words that describe positive feelings
As the custodian of your characters, be practical, realistic, and keep your readers on your side by allowing your character to experience setbacks and disappointments. Start your story with intention… Read more.
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The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton
The novel was published in 1920, in the 1870s, in New York society. It’s fascinating how one look, one casual phrase, could destroy a person’s entire reputation. I think that’s… Read more.
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Season 2, Episode 025: She
I decided to test out an A.I. named Salli to read my story this week. Listen and let me know what you think. Stream it and read along with the… Read more.
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Olivia Joules & The Overactive Imagination by Helen Fielding
Olivia Joules, a freelance journalist, is tasked with covering a Hollywood makeup line launch. She meets Pierre Feramo, suspected of being an Al-Qaeda terrorist, leading her on global adventures. Recruited… Read more.
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Descriptions of light in words
Explore the physical properties and metaphorical meanings of light to help illuminate your writing. Whether you’re describing a vivid sunset or a moment of clarity, learn to use light words… Read more.
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Be a J.E.D.I. Leader, Not a Boss: Leadership in the Era of Corporate Social Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion by Omar L. Harris
Although I haven’t read Harris’ previous book, The Servant Leader’s Manifesto (affiliate link), I would consider Be a J.E.D.I. Leader, Not a Boss, to be a spiritual sequel. His corporate… Read more.
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Season 2, Episode 024: Call the Shots
Guilliean reads her original monologue of the same name. Stream it and read along with the text! Okay, so you think you know my story right? You think you know,… Read more.
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The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence by Gavin de Becker
The author praises Gavin de Becker’s “The Gift of Fear,” highlighting its emphasis on trusting intuition and recognizing universal survival instincts. They appreciate de Becker’s straightforward yet respectful writing style… Read more.
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The sounds of narration in 118 words
By adding sounds to your writing, you can make descriptions more vivid and create a more immersive experience for readers. Whether you want to add subtle richness or build suspense… Read more.
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A House of My Own: Stories from My Life by Sandra Cisneros
I timed my reading of “A House of My Own” (affiliate link) by Sandra Cisneros so that I would finish it before I saw her speak via Zoom at the… Read more.