Posts by Gael Gilliland
How to keep it simple
In today’s post I want to encourage you to keep it simple. This post will highlight the reasons why I believe keeping things simple is the easiest way to reach success. When you go on The Legacy Recorder website, or you’re in the members area, or wherever you are in the Legacy World, simplicity is…
Read MoreHow to build rapport with your storytellers
Jumping into conversations with complete strangers can be nerve-racking, hard, and just downright scary. I’m not going to tell you that this work of working with others to tell their stories is always easy. What I am going to do is offer suggestions, advice, and my own experiences to help you along the way. In…
Read MoreWhat your librarian is thinking right now
Do you like libraries? I like libraries. I also love librarians and everything they have meant to me over the years. Growing up, I spent every moment I could in the library and with a librarian. It’s where I made my friends, discovered new worlds, and found a place that celebrated my desire to write…
Read More5 Reasons to let go of your expectations
Hey there, we need to talk. No, you’re not in trouble, but we do need to chat about something a little sticky. I want to talk to you about expectations, and why letting them go is totally in your best interest, especially when it comes to working with other people. When we get tied up…
Read MoreCelebrating National Poetry Month
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? In celebration of all things poetic, I will cover how to ask about a storyteller’s favorite poem, their favorite poet, and how you can use the Poetry Foundation website as a resource. The first thing I ever published was poetry. I was in 4th grade, it…
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