Category Archives: Storytelling

Monologues, drama, fiction, and more.

Why I Loved Being Scared as a Kid

Posted on October 27, 2026 by mitchteemley

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Writers: Getting to Your Final Draft

Posted on October 22, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Matthew LeJune Tips for Writers: Getting to Your Final Draft Whether you write fiction or non-fiction, short or long form, you need to edit your work multiple times. Writing is like clay modeling. First, you slap a big … Continue reading →

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An Ode to Hamburgers and Dads

Posted on September 8, 2026 by mitchteemley

The oldest surviving McDonald’s, in Downey, California My Real Memoir: An Ode to Hamburgers and Dads Until I was seven, the longest walks I ever took were to a unique little burger joint called “McDonald’s.” Mommandad counted every penny in … Continue reading →

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The Year I Became “The Clever Kid”

Posted on August 25, 2026 by mitchteemley

Left to right: My 3rd grade photo; Columbus Day art and (on the back) my rendering of a Viking ship, inspired by The Vikings, my favorite movie that year; doodles and bad spelling. My Real Memoir: The Year I Became … Continue reading →

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My Life as a “Wild Indian”

Posted on January 27, 2026 by mitchteemley

Left to Right: Downey, California – Grandpa Teemley – Downey’s Apollo 11 builders – Flying toddler My Real Memoir: My Life as a “Wild Indian” First Off… I apologize for the offensive stereotype in the title. It’s not a reference … Continue reading →

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Have You Discovered Your Superpowers Yet?

Posted on January 26, 2026 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week: Have You Discovered Your Superpowers Yet? The Term Superpower… Often gets used tongue-in-cheek. I sometimes jokingly refer to my ability to burp-on-demand (despite frequent requests not to) as a superpower. But real superpowers exist. Seriously. Have … Continue reading →

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Yay, I’m 11 Years Old Today!

Posted on July 29, 2025 by mitchteemley

Actually, it’s my 11th blogiversary! I had no idea when I started eleven years ago that: 1) I’d ever have more than a handful of followers; 2) I’d develop real and meaningful friendships in the process and; 3) That I’d … Continue reading →

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If Dr. Seuss Wrote the Bible…

Posted on June 18, 2025 by mitchteemley

Two Classic Stories in the Style of Dr. Seuss! Pastors, teachers, and storytellers: These two “Dr. Spoof” stories of mine (with illustrations by my wife Trudy) have been read and performed throughout North America, and other countries as well. And … Continue reading →

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Tapping Into the Power of Story

Posted on February 1, 2025 by mitchteemley

How to Choose a Blog Name I admitted in my last post that, while I can construe my name to mean almost anything, it really is simply my name. Hence, the need for a subtitle. I’ve always been a storyteller. As … Continue reading →

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Writers, It’s Time to Sin Boldly!

Posted on January 30, 2025 by mitchteemley

Tips for Writers Martin Luther famously said, “Sin boldly, but believe more boldly still!” In other words, if you’re going to do something, don’t do it by halves! While editing my novel, I became aware that I’d overused the phrase … Continue reading →

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