Tiny books … big themes<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h1>\nMicrostories are designed with\u00a0love for friends and fellow humans.<\/p>\n
Print one out, fold or assemble it …\u00a0and share it with someone you love!<\/p>\n
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Plot Twist\u00a0Microstories are\u00a0either\u00a0
FOLDED<\/strong> or ASSEMBLED<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Assembly](\"http:\/\/rowinggirl.files.wordpress.com\/2014\/06\/assembly-instructions2.png?w=116\")
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<\/a><\/strong>Download the FOLDED instructions PDF<\/a><\/p>\nVIEW the instructions in your browser<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Folded](\"http:\/\/rowinggirl.files.wordpress.com\/2014\/06\/folded-microstory.png?w=115\")
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Download the BLANK TEMPLATE<\/a> … to write\u00a0your own Microstory!<\/p>\nVIEW the FOLDED Microstory instructions in your browser<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/rowinggirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/beatgen-cover-e1414426912819.png” _builder_version=”3.19″ border_width_all=”1px” max_width=”40%” module_alignment=”right”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″]<\/p>\n
\nBEAT GENERATION 2.0: Decoding Story for a Sustainable Planet<\/em>\u00a0is a\u00a034-point manifesto\u00a0for those of us who grew up on a diet of narrative media, however sweet or sour.\u00a0Because we all have the power to interrupt the story.<\/p>\nVIEW it<\/a><\/p>\nDownload the PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/strong>Download INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/rowinggirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/jelly-baby-cover.png” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.19″ border_width_all=”1px” max_width=”40%” module_alignment=”right”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″]<\/p>\n
THE LAST TIME I CHECKED I WAS A JELLYBABY is\u00a0about\u00a0courage in the face of Scary Things.<\/p>\n
VIEW it<\/a><\/p>\nDownload the PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/strong>Download INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/rowinggirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/screen-shot-2014-10-09-at-3-03-00-pm.png” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.19″ border_width_all=”1px” max_width=”40%” module_alignment=”right”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″]<\/p>\n
LOVE is about … well, love. Actually, it’s *only* about love. It’s a book full of love, for when you want to just tell someone you love them, without all the explanations and other stuff.<\/p>\n
VIEW it<\/a><\/p>\nDownload the PDF<\/a><\/p>\nDownload INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a><\/p>\nDownload\u00a0and attach it to your care packages. No extra guff. Just Love.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/rowinggirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-27-at-21.20.34.png” _builder_version=”3.19″ border_width_all=”1px” max_width=”40%” module_alignment=”right”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″]<\/p>\n
AAARGH! I’M SO CRABBY! is a microstory I designed for one of my kids, who was having a bit of trouble moving past the ‘things aren’t going my way’ thing. It’s really just a little reminder that we have a\u00a0choice in how we respond to life’s obstacles.<\/p>\n
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THE BLUE BALLOON\u00a0is a simple colouring-in style Microstory around the theme of grief.<\/p>\n
VIEW it<\/a><\/p>\nDownload the\u00a0PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/strong>Download INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/rowinggirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/shit-sandwich.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.19″ border_width_all=”1px” max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”right”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″]<\/p>\n
SHIT SANDWICH\u00a0was written for someone I love who felt like they were in a colossal shit sandwich.<\/p>\n
FWIW, someone actually sent one to me once, when I felt like I was in a colossal shit sandwich, and it actually helped. So, yeah. It works.<\/p>\n
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THE PLOT TWIST TRAJECTORY: Tips for managing The Feels when you’re off in outer space somewhere<\/em>\u00a0is a 7-point Micro-Handbook that you can have easily on hand for those moments when you need a quick reminder about how to manage emotions.<\/p>\nVIEW it<\/a><\/p>\nDownload the PDF<\/a><\/p>\nDownload INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/rowinggirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/this-great-adventure-cover.png” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.19″ border_width_all=”1px” max_width=”40%” module_alignment=”right”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″]<\/p>\n
THIS GREAT ADVENTURE WE CALL LIFE is a Microstory designed for the readers of Charlotte Aimes<\/a> (my YA fiction).<\/p>\nIt contains some of my favourite quotes from the novel.<\/p>\n
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TINY BOOKS ... BIG THEMES<\/em><\/p>\nMicrostories are designed with\u00a0love for friends and fellow humans. Print one out, fold or assemble it ...\u00a0and share it with someone you love!\n\n![\"IMG_20140526_125358\"](\"https:\/\/rowinggirl.files.wordpress.com\/2013\/09\/img_20140526_125358.jpg\")
\nPlot Twist\u00a0Microstories are\u00a0either\u00a0<\/strong>FOLDED or ASSEMBLED.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nDownload the FOLDED instructions PDF<\/a>\n\nVIEW the instructions in your browser<\/a>\n\n\n\nDownload the ASSEMBLED instructions PDF<\/a>\n\nVIEW the instructions in your browser<\/a>\n\n\n\nDownload the BLANK TEMPLATE<\/a> ... to write\u00a0your own Microstory :)\n\nVIEW the FOLDED Microstory instructions in your browser<\/a>\n\n\n
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\n\nVIEW it<\/a>\n\nDownload the PDF<\/a>\n\nDownload INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a>\n\nBeat Generation 2.0: Decoding Story for a Sustainable Planet<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is a\u00a034-point manifesto<\/strong>\u00a0for those of us who grew up on a diet of narrative media, however sweet or sour.\u00a0Because we all know how sitcoms and movies and UX and games and books and ripping\u00a0yarns work ... and we all have the power to interrupt the story<\/strong>. (Even if it's only the crazy writers among us that\u00a0get hung up on\u00a0technical terms.)\n\n
\n\n\nVIEW it<\/a>![\"PTT](\"https:\/\/rowinggirl.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/07\/ptt-cover.png\")
<\/a>\n\nDownload the PDF<\/a>\n\nDownload INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a>\n\nThe Plot Twist Trajectory: Tips for managing The Feels when you're off in outer space<\/strong> somewhere\u00a0<\/em>is a 7-point Micro-Handbook that you can have easily on hand for those moments when you need a quick reminder about how to manage The Feels.\n\n
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VIEW it<\/a>\n\nDownload the PDF<\/a>\n\nDownload INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a>\n\nThe Plot Twist Trajectory for Pros<\/em><\/strong> is for taking it to level 11. If you think you've nailed the trajectory, why not download the pro version, which allows you to look at an icon and swing into action without all those bothersome words on the page.\n\n
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\n\nVIEW it<\/a>\n\nDownload the PDF<\/a>\n\nDownload INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a>\n\nAaargh! I'm so Crabby!<\/strong><\/em> is a microstory I designed for one of my kids, who was having a bit of trouble moving past the 'things aren't going my way' thing. It's really just a little reminder that we have a\u00a0choice in how we respond to life's obstacles<\/strong>.\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n\nVIEW it<\/a>\n\nDownload the PDF<\/a>\n\nDownload INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a>\n\nLove<\/em><\/strong> is about ... well, love<\/strong>. Actually, it's *only* about love. It's a book full of love, for when you want to just tell someone you love them, without all the explanations and other stuff.\n\n![\"Love](\"https:\/\/rowinggirl.files.wordpress.com\/2014\/06\/img_20150910_110450.jpg?w=300\")
\n\nDownload the PURE LOVE version<\/a>, and attach it to your care packages. No signature, no extra guff. Just Love.\n\n \n\n
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<\/a>\n\nVIEW it<\/a>\n\nDownload the PDF<\/a>\n\nDownload INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a>\n\nThe Last Time I Checked I Was A Jellybaby<\/em>\u00a0is\u00a0about\u00a0courage<\/strong> in the face of Very Scary Things<\/strong>.\n\n
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<\/a>\n\nDownload the\u00a0PDF<\/a>\n\nDownload INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a>\n\nThe Blue Balloon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is a colouring-in style<\/strong> Microstory about grief ... and joy<\/strong>.\n\n
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FOLDED<\/strong> or ASSEMBLED<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/strong>Download the FOLDED instructions PDF<\/a><\/p>\n VIEW the instructions in your browser<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/strong>Download the ASSEMBLED instructions PDF<\/a><\/p>\n VIEW the instructions in your browser<\/a><\/p>\n Download the BLANK TEMPLATE<\/a> … to write\u00a0your own Microstory!<\/p>\n VIEW the FOLDED Microstory instructions in your browser<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/rowinggirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/beatgen-cover-e1414426912819.png” _builder_version=”3.19″ border_width_all=”1px” max_width=”40%” module_alignment=”right”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″]<\/p>\n BEAT GENERATION 2.0: Decoding Story for a Sustainable Planet<\/em>\u00a0is a\u00a034-point manifesto\u00a0for those of us who grew up on a diet of narrative media, however sweet or sour.\u00a0Because we all have the power to interrupt the story.<\/p>\n VIEW it<\/a><\/p>\n Download the PDF<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/strong>Download INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/rowinggirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/jelly-baby-cover.png” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.19″ border_width_all=”1px” max_width=”40%” module_alignment=”right”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″]<\/p>\n THE LAST TIME I CHECKED I WAS A JELLYBABY is\u00a0about\u00a0courage in the face of Scary Things.<\/p>\n VIEW it<\/a><\/p>\n Download the PDF<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/strong>Download INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/rowinggirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/screen-shot-2014-10-09-at-3-03-00-pm.png” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.19″ border_width_all=”1px” max_width=”40%” module_alignment=”right”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″]<\/p>\n LOVE is about … well, love. Actually, it’s *only* about love. It’s a book full of love, for when you want to just tell someone you love them, without all the explanations and other stuff.<\/p>\n VIEW it<\/a><\/p>\n Download the PDF<\/a><\/p>\n Download INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a><\/p>\n Download\u00a0and attach it to your care packages. No extra guff. Just Love.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/rowinggirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-27-at-21.20.34.png” _builder_version=”3.19″ border_width_all=”1px” max_width=”40%” module_alignment=”right”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″]<\/p>\n AAARGH! I’M SO CRABBY! is a microstory I designed for one of my kids, who was having a bit of trouble moving past the ‘things aren’t going my way’ thing. It’s really just a little reminder that we have a\u00a0choice in how we respond to life’s obstacles.<\/p>\n VIEW it<\/a><\/p>\n Download the PDF<\/a><\/p>\n Download INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/rowinggirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/the-blue-balloon-by-libby_ol.png” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.19″ border_width_all=”1px” max_width=”40%” module_alignment=”right”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″]<\/p>\n THE BLUE BALLOON\u00a0is a simple colouring-in style Microstory around the theme of grief.<\/p>\n VIEW it<\/a><\/p>\n Download the\u00a0PDF<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/strong>Download INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/rowinggirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/shit-sandwich.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.19″ border_width_all=”1px” max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”right”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″]<\/p>\n SHIT SANDWICH\u00a0was written for someone I love who felt like they were in a colossal shit sandwich.<\/p>\n FWIW, someone actually sent one to me once, when I felt like I was in a colossal shit sandwich, and it actually helped. So, yeah. It works.<\/p>\n VIEW it<\/a><\/p>\n DOWNLOAD the PDF<\/a><\/p>\n Download INSTRUCTIONS (Assembled)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/rowinggirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-27-at-21.24.26.png” _builder_version=”3.19″ border_width_all=”1px” max_width=”40%” module_alignment=”right”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″]<\/p>\n THE PLOT TWIST TRAJECTORY: Tips for managing The Feels when you’re off in outer space somewhere<\/em>\u00a0is a 7-point Micro-Handbook that you can have easily on hand for those moments when you need a quick reminder about how to manage emotions.<\/p>\n VIEW it<\/a><\/p>\n Download the PDF<\/a><\/p>\n Download INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/rowinggirl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/this-great-adventure-cover.png” align=”center” _builder_version=”3.19″ border_width_all=”1px” max_width=”40%” module_alignment=”right”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″]<\/p>\n THIS GREAT ADVENTURE WE CALL LIFE is a Microstory designed for the readers of Charlotte Aimes<\/a> (my YA fiction).<\/p>\n It contains some of my favourite quotes from the novel.<\/p>\n VIEW it<\/a><\/p>\n DOWNLOAD\u00a0the PDF<\/a><\/p>\n Download INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.19″][et_pb_column type=”1_5″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.19″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19″] Microstories Tiny books … big themes Microstories are designed with\u00a0love for friends and fellow humans. 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\n\n\n\nVIEW it<\/a>\n\nDownload the PDF<\/a>\n\nDownload INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a>\n\nBeat Generation 2.0: Decoding Story for a Sustainable Planet<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is a\u00a034-point manifesto<\/strong>\u00a0for those of us who grew up on a diet of narrative media, however sweet or sour.\u00a0Because we all know how sitcoms and movies and UX and games and books and ripping\u00a0yarns work ... and we all have the power to interrupt the story<\/strong>. (Even if it's only the crazy writers among us that\u00a0get hung up on\u00a0technical terms.)\n\n
\n\n\nVIEW it<\/a><\/a>\n\nDownload the PDF<\/a>\n\nDownload INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a>\n\nThe Plot Twist Trajectory: Tips for managing The Feels when you're off in outer space<\/strong> somewhere\u00a0<\/em>is a 7-point Micro-Handbook that you can have easily on hand for those moments when you need a quick reminder about how to manage The Feels.\n\n
\n\nVIEW it<\/a>\n\nDownload the PDF<\/a>\n\nDownload INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a>\n\nThe Plot Twist Trajectory for Pros<\/em><\/strong> is for taking it to level 11. If you think you've nailed the trajectory, why not download the pro version, which allows you to look at an icon and swing into action without all those bothersome words on the page.\n\n
\n\n\n\nVIEW it<\/a>\n\nDownload the PDF<\/a>\n\nDownload INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a>\n\nAaargh! I'm so Crabby!<\/strong><\/em> is a microstory I designed for one of my kids, who was having a bit of trouble moving past the 'things aren't going my way' thing. It's really just a little reminder that we have a\u00a0choice in how we respond to life's obstacles<\/strong>.\n
\n\n<\/div>\n\n\nVIEW it<\/a>\n\nDownload the PDF<\/a>\n\nDownload INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a>\n\nLove<\/em><\/strong> is about ... well, love<\/strong>. Actually, it's *only* about love. It's a book full of love, for when you want to just tell someone you love them, without all the explanations and other stuff.\n\n\n\nDownload the PURE LOVE version<\/a>, and attach it to your care packages. No signature, no extra guff. Just Love.\n\n \n\n
\n\n<\/a>\n\nVIEW it<\/a>\n\nDownload the PDF<\/a>\n\nDownload INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a>\n\nThe Last Time I Checked I Was A Jellybaby<\/em>\u00a0is\u00a0about\u00a0courage<\/strong> in the face of Very Scary Things<\/strong>.\n\n
\n\nVIEW it<\/a><\/a>\n\nDownload the\u00a0PDF<\/a>\n\nDownload INSTRUCTIONS (Folded)<\/a>\n\nThe Blue Balloon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is a colouring-in style<\/strong> Microstory about grief ... and joy<\/strong>.\n\n
\n\n<\/em>\n\nVIEW it<\/a>\n\nDOWNLOAD the PDF<\/a>\n\nDownload INSTRUCTIONS (Assembled)<\/a>\n\nShit Sandwich<\/em><\/strong> was written for someone I love who felt like they were in a colossal shit sandwich. FWIW, someone actually sent my own Microstory\u00a0to me once, when I felt like I was in a colossal shit sandwich, and it actually helped. So, yeah. Don't be afraid to reach out to people who are feeling yuk.\n\n
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