Archive - Story Hatchery

When We're Afraid to Crack Open a Memory

Is it safe to spend time tending each one to see what emerges, or would it be better off left untouched, untapped?

Nov 1, 2023 •

October 2023

Dip into Your Story Hatchery Where Memories Transform into Narratives

Rediscover the Events That Shaped You and Watch Them Take Shape

Oct 4, 2023 •

September 2023

Can We Trust Stories Hatched from Memories?

When memory is so slippery, can we trust our mind to deliver a whole—and wholly reliable—story?

Sep 9, 2023 •

May 2023

What Makes a Story a Story? Learn more to be a better writer.

Once we define "story," we can better draft, craft, and evaluate our personal narratives.

May 4, 2023 •

April 2023

Story Hatchery Intro (ep 1)

Stories are what set our writing apart and make us human. Subscribe for stories and storytelling inspiration from writing coach Ann Kroeker.

Apr 16, 2023 •

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Creating Worlds from Words: The Unremarkable Beginnings of a Writing Life

My freshman English teacher gave us an assignment: write and illustrate a short story with an animal as the main character. “Use your imagination,” she…

Apr 15, 2023 •

February 2023

Let's capture and craft our stories to discover more about ourselves while outwitting AI.

Feb 14, 2023 •

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