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The COB Method: A Creative Framework for Storytellers Who Carry Too Much to Write in Straight Lines

storytelling writing May 21, 2025

If your brain doesn’t work in bullet points.

If your voice has been buried under shame, burnout, or other people’s expectations.

If you are carrying a story that is too layered, too messy, too painful—or too beautiful—to “just write it already”...

You are not broken. You are not behind. You are not alone. You just need a different rhythm. 

You need the COB Method.

The COB Method—short for Collect, Organize, Build—is a framework made for folks like you. It’s for the nonlinear thinkers, deep feelers, messy processors, and people who heal and create at the same time.

If any of these describe you, keep reading. If you feel like you are running with 87 tabs open and the squirrel moments on repeat, keep reading. If you want to write or tell your story but feel completely overwhelmed by the way you were taught to write, KEEP READING!

The COB Method was designed with you in mind. Unlike the writing processes you were taught in grade school, this method will allow you to fully embrace al...

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3 Tips For Writing a Memorable Speech

tips & techniques writing Jan 08, 2025

When it comes to crafting a speech that leaves a lasting impact, personal experiences are your secret weapon. Stories rooted in your own life are authentic, relatable, and will resonate with your audiences. Here are three simple tips to help you turn your experiences into an unforgettable speech.

1. Start with a Thought-Provoking Statement or Question Your opening sets the stage for everything that follows. Dive right in with a bold statement or question that grabs your audience’s attention. For example, a client once began their speech with, "They told me I was stupid." This stark, emotional statement immediately captivated the room and made people curious about what came next.

Think about a moment in your story that is shocking, inspiring, or challenges expectations, and use it to spark curiosity from the very first sentence. 

2. Start with the End in Mind What is the one thing you want your audience to take away? Is it a lesson, an idea, or a call to action? Build your speech arou...

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