Do richer improv scenes, get more laughs, and have more fun - all by doing less, and just being more. In this fresh and personal collection of themed essays, longtime Canadian improviser Ryan Millar offers observations, insights and tips to help players get a different perspective on their craft.The stories, ideas, insights, and exercises it contains are there to both be an entertaining read and help the reader be a better more fulfilled player onstage and off. It also includes gam...

Become a better public speaker!Presentations are scary! That’s why many of us are filled with anxiety, dread and even panic at the mere thought of having to make them. But what if you could overcome that fear and step into your power as a speaker? Well, the good news is: you can!The Confident Presenter is a no-nonsense guide to changing your mindset and leveling up so that you can take advantage of all the rich opportunities that public speaking has to offe...

TAKE IT EASY™ isn't about a new way of doing improv, nor is it meant to replace your own style or approach. Instead it's a mindset that can inform your performance and your approach to improvisation. The exercises and ideas in here will give you more freedom onstage, help you be less attached to the outcome and more in the moment, and generally see you having more fun.This is not an ‘introduction to improv’ book, nor is it a how-to manual. This book is a collection of thoughts and ...

Become a Better Public Speaker!Presentations are scary! That's why so many of us feel that surge of anxiety, dread, and even panic at the mere thought of having to make them. But what if you could transform that fear into your greatest speaking asset? Well, the good news is: you absolutely can!The Confident Presenter is a no-nonsense guide to changing your mindset and leveling up so you can take advantage of all the rich opportunit...

From the bestselling author of Linchpin, Tribes, and The Dip comes an elegant little book that will inspire artists, writers, and entrepreneurs to stretch and commit to putting their best work out into the world.Creative work doesn't come with a guarantee. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. And engaging in the consistent practice of its pursuit is the best way forward.Based on the breakthrough Akimbo workshop ...

Being a writer is not just about typing.It’s also about surviving the rollercoaster of the creative journey.Self-doubt, fear of failure, the need for validation, perfectionism, writer’s block, comparisonitis, overwhelm, and much more. When you’re going through these things, it can feel like you’re alone. But actually, they are part of the creative process, and every author goes through them too.This book collects the mindset issues that writers experience, that I hav...

Proven communication strategies to help you sell yourself effectively in any interview, presentation, or impromptu business meeting“The invaluable advice in How to Wow guarantees your success in any situation.”—Keith Ferrazzi, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Never Eat AloneEvery encounter with your colleagues, clients, employers—even your competitors—is an opportunity to make a positive impression. Your wo...

With their national bestseller The Go-Giver, Bob Burg and John David Mann took the business world by storm, showing that giving is the most fulfilling and effective path to success. That simple, profound story has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers around the world-but some have wondered how its lessons stand up to the tough challenges of everyday real-world business.Now Burg and Mann answer that question in Go-Givers Sell More, a practical guide that makes...

“Organized” and “artist” don't usually go together. Creative types are more often seen as sensitive, melodramatic, eccentric, misunderstood, and the like. To those who have been labeled in this way, Sam Bennett says, “Congratulations! You're an artist.” And through the Organized Artist Company, she has coached hundreds of artists to overcome procrastination, lack of focus, and time-sucking habits so that they can get their art done and out into the world. Bennett explains why “procrastinat...

Unlock the tales within you—unleash the power of storytellingEveryone loves a good story—but how do you turn a fun anecdote into one for the books? Whether you're hoping to impress others during a job interview, trying out stand-up, or giving a hilarious wedding speech, The Storytelling Code provides step-by-step help on crafting your narrative, as well as simple exercises to put those public speaking skills into practice.Master the art of storytel...

Need to write a book, but don’t want to spend years doing it?What if you could do it in 30 days or less?Learn how to develop a daily writing habit. Learn how to determine the length of your book. And learn what to do with your book when it’s done—including editing, layout, cover design, and even marketing.30-Day Author is a treasure trove of information for the will-be author. Whether you are a public speaker, coach, consultant, or just someone with...

These titles just keep getting better and better, don’t they? You Need to Quit, You’re in Burnout, You’ve Got Writer’s Block… does Becca just hate people and want us all to feel bad about ourselves?Oh, no, dear writer… oh, no. Contraire mon-frere, as they say.This book is the product of work with thousands of writers on what truly holds us back from the success that we want to have. There is one thing nearly all writers have in common when it comes to success road blocks: