Showing titles in Art of Storytelling

Actor and philanthropist Jeremy Renner’s life was changed forever when he lived through a near-death incident on New Year’s Day 2023. In his memoir, My Next Breath, he recounts the accident, his recovery, and the lessons he took from such a harrowing ordeal. Renner discusses his experience recording the emotional moments in his audiobook, his outlook on his life and career, and the RennerVation Foundation with Audible Editor Katie.

Romance author Kennedy Ryan is known for creating fully realized characters who find love amid life’s biggest challenges. Audible Editor Margaret talks with Ryan about Can’t Get Enough, the finale to her Skyland series, and why Ryan writes emotional romances that combine swoon, spice, and social commentary.

Best friends and costars of the show The L Word take listeners on a journey through their years of friendship in So Gay for You. Audible Editor Maddie, a longtime fan of the show, chats with Leisha Hailey and Kate Moennig about how the show shaped them, how they’ve navigated their friendship with their differing strengths, and the status of queer representation in media today.

After a smash hit of a debut with Black Cake, Charmaine Wilkerson returns with the story of Ebby Freeman and the destruction of one of her family’s most priceless heirlooms in Good Dirt.

Renowned children’s book author Pam Muñoz Ryan—known for works like Esperanza Rising and Echo—turns to California history to tell the story of childhood grief wrapped in gentleness, featuring mermaids and the mystery of a lost sister. Listen in as Audible Editor Katie asks Ryan about her research, legacy, and interest in an immersive audio experience for children.

Comedian Zarna Garg is known for her work onstage, but her story leading up to her career in comedy is equally stunning. Audible Editor Katie has a hilarious and deep conversation with Garg about her memoir This American Woman, which takes listeners on her journey from running away from her family at age 14 to finding a husband via a newspaper ad, to her second-act as a stand-up performer.

In a powerful call to action, historian and journalist Rutger Bregman posits that we should all be “morally ambitious,” revoking the pursuit of success without the essential ingredient of doing good for the world. Audible Editor Emily discusses his new book on the topic, and how we can all get there with the help of The School for Moral Ambition.

Authors Jack Campbell and Elizabeth Moon discuss fact vs. fiction in science fiction and fantasy; reviving old series and bringing new series to an end; steampunk; and much more.

Writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby co-created the all-star group of six superheroes in September 1963. From there, just three main writers chronicled Earth's Mightiest Heroes in that most turbulent of decades: Roy Thomas, Steve Englehart, and Jim Shooter, each with differing approaches. The Avengers quickly became the pivot around which the Marvel Universe turned. To look back through its issues is to get a crash course in '70s pop culture.

Akira: The Anime Phenomenon Unleashed is an important resource for any anime enthusiast who wishes to explore the philosophical and psychological themes present in Akira. This book not only provides a comprehensive guide to the movie, but also shows the relevance and importance of anime as a medium for philosophical and cultural exploration.

In Finding Your Funny Muscle, Mike shows you how to “flex” your ideas into funny, original, and relatable humor that gets big laughs—and makes you memorable for the right reasons.

Selected Shorts is a weekly public radio show broadcast on over 130 stations to about 300,000 listeners. It is produced by Symphony Space and WNYC Radio and distributed by Public Radio International. The radio show is recorded live at the popular New York City stage show which began in 1985 and still enjoys sell-out audiences today at the Peter Sharp Theater at Symphony Space on Broadway and 95th Street in New York City. Selected Shorts is one of the premiere reading series in New York City.

This is the story of the singing dancing princess from the motherland. The media postulated a lot of untrue stories surrounding my divorce. My truth is here.

Improv instructor and writer Jorjeana Marie presents the first book to harness the creative power of improvisation exercises to help both aspiring and seasoned authors defeat writer's block and generate new ideas. Introducing the rules and techniques of improvisation as they apply to fiction writing, improv instructor and writer Jorjeana Marie addresses each major element of storytelling by applying writer's-block-busting games and inner-critic-quieting exercises to get the creative ideas flowing.

In The Storytelling Edge, the strategy minds behind Contently, the world renowned content marketing technology company, reveal their secrets that have helped award-winning brands to build relationships with millions of advocates and customers. Join as they dive into the neuroscience of storytelling, the elements of powerful stories, and methodologies to grow businesses through engaging and accountable content.

It sounds so simple: Tell stories from your life, and people will remember your message. But when you get down to crafting one, there's nothing easy about it. Material for stories surrounds us. Yet few people are skilled at sharing personal anecdotes and even fewer know how to link them to professional goals. Whether you want to stand out in the interview process, add punch to a presentation, or make a compelling case for a new initiative, Let the Story Do the Work shows you how to mine your experience for simple narratives that convey who you are.

What’s your story? It’s a question human beings have been asking each other since we first gathered around a campfire. Millennia later, this human need for storytelling hasn’t changed. We communicate most effectively through our personal stories - and our professional success depends on it. This groundbreaking guide shows you how to tap into the timeless power of storytelling to transform your business.

Susan Cooper talks with Symphony Space's education director about The Dark Is Rising sequence, her series of five thrilling fantasy novels for young readers, among them The Dark Is Rising and 1976 Newbery Medal winner The Grey King.

In the last few decades, restaurants and food culture have achieved extraordinary cultural presence. Chefs are heroes and thought leaders, well-executed entrées go viral, dining out has become theater, plating has become art and ubiquitous Instagram content. It explores the meaning we find in good food and warm hospitality. It shows why the restaurant offers unique opportunities to change the quality of our engagement with others and to create shared meaning across the table.

Unlock the key to deeply authentic and emotionally charged performances with Emotional Preparation by Simon Blake. This essential guide explores the crucial components of emotion for emotional preparation, offering practical information to tap into raw, real emotions and bring acting to life with conviction. Drawing from proven acting methodologies, psychological insights, and industry expertise, Blake provides actors with step-by-step exercises to activate emotional truth on demand.