Author: Stefan Emunds

Stefan writes inspirational non-fiction, visionary fiction, and runs an online enlightenment workshop. Enlightenment and storytelling have interesting parallels, which enticed Stefan to write a book about storytelling - The Eight Crafts of Writing. Stefan was born in Germany and, after graduating, enjoyed two years backpacking in Australia, New Zealand, and South-East Asia. Back home, he studied general electro-technology and pursued a career as a sales and business development manager in Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Semis-retired now, he lives with his son in the Philippines.
Sophie’s World – A VFA Book Review by Stefan Emunds

Sophie’s World – A VFA Book Review by Stefan Emunds

Sophie’s World is a nonfiction novel by the Norwegian writer Jostein Gaarder. The storyline serves as a train track on which Jostein takes the reader for an entertaining trip through the philosophical landscape. I enjoyed his presentation of philosophy. If you ever wanted to visit philosophical landscapes without needing to cross dry-intellectual deserts, this book…

Stefan Emund’s Sixteen All-Time Favorite Visionary Fiction Books
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Stefan Emund’s Sixteen All-Time Favorite Visionary Fiction Books

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield The Teaching of Don Juan by Carlos Castaneda A Separate Reality by Carlos Castaneda Journey to Ixtlan by Carlos Castaneda Tales of Power by Carlos Castaneda The Second Ring of Power by Carlos Castaneda The Eagles Gift by Carlos Castaneda The Fire From Within by Carlos Castaneda The Power…

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma – A Visionary Fiction Alliance Book Review by Stefan Emunds

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma – A Visionary Fiction Alliance Book Review by Stefan Emunds

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin S. Sharma has a compelling storyline: A rich and successful lawyer drops out and travels to Nepal to find enlightenment. There, he searches for a mysterious group of sages that live high up in the Himalayas in order to acquire their ageless wisdom. This storyline functions as…

Obligatory Scenes in Visionary Fiction – Guest post by Stefan Emunds

Obligatory Scenes in Visionary Fiction – Guest post by Stefan Emunds

What are genres? Genres are conventions that manage reader expectations. Choosing the right genre for your story – before writing it – is a crucial decision. When you think of genre, think RIO – Reader Interest Optimization. Genre expectations have grown over a long time, hundreds of years. Each genre has its unique conventions and…