About The Story Explorer
The purpose of The Story Explorer is to explore the craft of storytelling. I plan to write posts and share resources that engage in the fundamentals of the craft. By engaging with the fundamentals, I hope to provide a place where you can learn about telling meaningful stories. The learning process never ends, so I’ll be right there with you.
This website is for anyone interested in storytelling. As human beings, we all share the ability to tell stories. Storytelling is the foundation of how we communicate. So, whether you’re a novelist, songwriter, scientist, filmmaker, journalist, or just someone wanting to send better emails, this place is for you.
About the Author
I began actively learning about storytelling in 2018. At the time, I was a student research scientist and engineer, and (my favorite) part of my job was teaching and tutoring. I found storytelling to be incredibly interesting and an incredibly helpful tool. I was able to better serve my students and improve my research communication. About a year after that, I started exploring creative writing and science communication and haven’t stopped since. I’m currently working as a freelance proofreader and editor.
The foundation of my understanding of storytelling comes from Brian McDonald. From reading Invisible Ink to his Storytelling 101 course, I keep going back to Brian’s insights on the craft. I have used his tools in my teaching, research communication, and creative work — all with positive results. I also aim to use Brian’s observation-based approach to storytelling here.
As for my own creative work, it is in progress. In 2024, I decided to shift focus from the blog to further develop my writing and stories. Over this time (as of October 2025), I’ve written a book, multiple short stories, and delved deeper into songwriting. The overall goal for my creative works is this: Create stories that are sustenance for the hearts and lives of others. More to come on all of this soon….
Besides the above, I also enjoy listening to and playing music, cooking, hiking, going for walks, and learning (I’m curious about almost everything). As for music, my main instrument is guitar, and occasionally I dabble in songwriting for fun.
Other Information
Have questions, comments, suggestions? I’d love to hear from you! You can join The Story Explorer Discord to make a comment or send me a message. Otherwise, my email is posted here.
Want to support The Story Explorer? Please check out the Support Page!
The Story Explorer is currently hosted through GitHub Pages. I built the site using Jekyll, starting from the Reverie theme template. Feel free to check out my repo, and the Explorer Jekyll theme based on the site.