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Though it would be completely understandable to think so, a knapsack is not "a bag of snacks packed for your nap." A knapsack, as any hiker who speaks in Ye Olde Times jargon will tell you...

Get the full story on knapsack in our Speak Your Highest Comms compendium: wordsworklab.com/resources/sp...
November 13, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Remember your favorite teacher and wonder about their journey?

Words Work Lab contributor #writer @salliemander.bsky.social shares her experience about empowering others to express their inner voice: "In Search of Magic: From Writer to Teacher to Writer Onward."

wordsworklab.com/lab-works/in...
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
On today’s #podcast, Caroline Schor-MacDicken talks with Jake Stormoen to explore how he crafts #stories through performance, world-building, and jewelry making. wordsworklab.com/events/the-p...

Caroline and Jake chat about creating characters and a world he imagines, then brings to life, and more!
November 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🍁 With Autumn here it's time for "Tell Me More: Washington Irving" wordsworklab.com/community/a-...

📖 Mostly remembered for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1820), Irving created much more. A prolific #writer, he coined many #words used today, like Knickerbocker. Want the deets?

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October 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
On today’s show, host Caroline Schor-MacDicken talks with Rich Bernett about getting creative with words, visuals, music, and sound. wordsworklab.com/events/the-w...

#podcasts #music #storytelling #commswithpurpose #communication #content #marketing
October 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
📺 So you’re watching behind-the-scenes of your fav movie and the director says, “It took us a while to find our MacGuffin.” And you say, “What who now?”

“MacGuffin” was once an #entertainment in-industry term but is used more widely now...Get the story on MacGuffin wordsworklab.com/unpacking-hi...
October 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
We’re excited to share the latest podcast episode, featuring Katie Konans! Caroline and Katie talk about connecting with people through curiosity, tapping into your inner child, #storytelling that gets everyday people excited about science and discovery, and more. wordsworklab.com/events/the-w...
October 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Cliffhanger (aka cliff-hanger). We’re all familiar with the term from books, movies, etc. How did this “to be continued” plot device originate? Visit our Speak Your Highest Comms for the whole story and for other words that have intriguing evolutions: wordsworklab.com/resources/sp... #communication
September 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
On today’s show with @gigi-thibodeau.bsky.social, we talk about using all five senses to inspire creativity, #writing, and the creative process. Hear Caroline and Gigi chat about how to nurture your writing throughout life, plus time travel through memories!
wordsworklab.com/events/podca... #comms
September 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
There’s a trend in #content creation that's gaining traction. Communicators are spending more time on sharing the How’s and Why’s of their topics, not just the What. Create a richer connection in your writing: wordsworklab.com/trend-spotti...

#communication #marketing #creators #commswithpurpose
September 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Enjoy A Cup Full O’Laughter on us! Check out Words Work Lab for “phunny photos”, quotes of note, and Tell Me More trivia. Because a little humor goes a long way. wordsworklab.com/community/a-... #humor #funny #communication
September 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Strategic Communicators. Marketers. Media Makers. Writers. Authors. Content Creators.

We believe all communicators have more in common than ever before. All care about compelling storytelling and communicating with intention. Be inspired with Words Work Lab. wordsworklab.com/join/

#communication
August 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM