Monthly Archives: June 2021

Crisis on the road: how kindness and creativity salvaged my vacation

By Beth Nyland|2021-06-29T17:30:47+00:00June 29, 2021|Categories: Creativity, Everyday Communication|

“Something isn’t right.” I look to my left and know my husband Jim agrees. He’s always alert and a little white-knuckled when towing our 30-foot travel trailer. But right now, his body language is way beyond, “Don’t bother me, I’m driving.” It’s a silent scream of, “Holy $#*%! What the &^@# is going on?!” Our truck—a [...]

Are you a Planner or a Pantser? Which is the Right Approach for Writers?

By Jill Pollack|2021-06-17T13:00:50+00:00June 17, 2021|Categories: Creative Confidence, Creativity, Uncategorized, Writing|

This is an age-old difference of opinion in the world of creative writing: To outline before writing or to just start writing and trust the process. Many people say it’s a waste of time to start writing without knowing where you’re going. These folks are Planners who make outlines and bullet point lists. They like to [...]

Spencer Grace

Spencer Grace is Beth Nyland's consulting agency, devoted to creative business communication. Nope, that's not an oxymoron. Beth makes sure it's for real.

StoryStudio Chicago

StoryStudio is a school for creative writers. Jill Pollack founded and has grown the studio to teach more than 1,200 individual students a year while also working with organizations to find and tell their best business stories.

Story Mode

Story Mode is where the best of Spencer Grace and StoryStudio come together. It's a program that generates practical results every time (even though it feels a lot like play).