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b'Writing Down the Fairy Tales\\u2026If you thought living a fairytale was tough to come by\\u2026try writing them\\u2026it is fun, but a very different world indeed\\u2026\\n\\nQuotes of the Week:\\n\\u201cIf you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales. When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than any talent for abstract, positive thinking.\\u201d\\n~Albert Einstein~ Scientist (1879-1955)\\n\\n\\u201cIn a utilitarian age, of all other times, it is a matter of grave importance that fairy tales should be respected.\\u201d\\n~Charles Dickens~ British novelist (1812-1870)\\n\\n\\u201cDeeper meaning resides in the fairy tales told me in my childhood than in any truth that is taught in life.\\u201d\\n~Johann Christoph Friederich v. Schiller~ German Poet (1759-1805)\\n\\n\\nJohn rambles on about his new fairy tale book\\u2026from beginning to separate stories\\u2026writing and remembering the audience is important\\u2026fairy tales are for a particular, possibly younger audience\\u2026what is your feeback? Share some of your thoughts with us if you have written or just enjoy reading fairy tales\\u2026\\n\\nSend us an email to: ramblingverser@storyinstitute.com\\u2026Call us at 615-431-WRIT\\u2026or provide thoughts on the forum: www.storyinstitute.com/forum\\n\\nPoetry Topic:\\nSt. Patrick\\u2019s Day \\u2013 Wearin\\u2019 the Green\\nThe wearin\\u2019 of the green\\u2026that\\u2019s the day when all those who are not of Irish decent celebrate the lovely story of St. Patrick and his day. From marching in large parades to drinking green beer to eating corned beef and cabbage, this day is about celebrating life and enjoying it. This festive occasion brings about a brotherhood many don\\u2019t remember exists the rest of the year. This joyous occasion provides opportunities for grown adults to relive their youth and become a part of new traditions. And, don\\u2019t forget the beer.\\n\\nChoose your path. Choose your subject. Choose you remember of the day, if you can remember. Were you standing in a parade line waiting to march your way down Michigan Avenue hold a freezing piece of metal, praying and hoping that the cameras would not catch your step on the opposite foot from everyone else as you passed by the judging booth? Were you a bystander watching the people walk by, happy, chilled, and throwing candy? Either way, choose your words well, but don\\u2019t leave out the pot of gold. Remember poems are simple, but have all the power of a story in a little, tiny space. Post it here, or share elsewhere, but write and enjoy\\u2026\\n\\nShort Story Topic:\\nLooking for Fantasylands\\nWhat is the difference between sprites and fairies? How about fairies and pixies? At some point, they were the same. At some point, they became different. At some point, they just moved away from one location to many. Until one day when another creature finds a document with hints of where each group moved.\\n\\nWhat is this document that is found? Who is this other creature? What is the difference? Is there a difference? Will each group be found? Is there a map that goes along with the document? Why did they separate in the first place? Is this a series of short stories?\\n\\nDecide on the path the character follows. Decide on the mysteries revealed. Decide on the reason for looking for the answers. Decide on the behaviors that separate each group. Decide on the setting. Is it a forest? A swamp? A dessert? All of them? Think about parallels between these groups and ones you know. Decide on the story, and write. Post it here, or share elsewhere, but write and enjoy\\u2026\\n\\nRemember to Imagine, Enhance, and Grow your stories\\nRunning Time: 12 minutes 29 seconds'