Brain Bites
Food for thoughts, storytelling resources, and practical tips that I find worth sharing. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, guidance, or simply a fresh perspective, check out these curated nuggets of wisdom.
An Overthinker’s Guide to Murphy’s Law: You Still Lose
Do you believe in Murphy’s Law?
I do. Not because I’m pessimistic. Because I’ve collected enough evidence to convict. Murphy’s Law says, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.”
The Art of the Pivot: How to Sell Your Show
People often ask me, “Miyo, what’s the secret to producing a successful live show?” I wish I had a magic formula.
The truth is…
The Day the Screens Went Dark
Blackout. Spectrum lost the connection, and just like that, I lost everything: my internet, my TV, and apparently, my brain. I don’t know about you, but the moment Wi-Fi drops…
Finding the Pulse: Learning the Art of the Beat
Feel the beat. That has been my personal mantra this year. Whether I’m workshopping a comedy set or refining a storytelling piece, it’s the piece of advice…
The Plastic Fruit of Prose: Why AI Stories Leave Us Hungry
I used to have a ritual: a morning tea and a visit to a website featuring “micro-stories.” These were 1–2 minute windows into other lives—supposedly real experiences…
The 10-Minute Knife Fight: Why Killing Your Darlings Saves the Show
“I love your story. Could you shorten it to 10 minutes?”
When I asked the question, this is how the conversation played out in my head…
The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Other Lies We Tell on Stage
The other day, during our StoryMasters monthly meeting, someone tossed a grenade into the room with a simple question: “What actually defines a story? And do they have to be true?”…
What You Don’t See (or Hear) in a Solo Show
English is not my first language. Which means—even after 20 years in the U.S.—some sounds still trip me up. I don’t have those magical “native ears” that instantly hear what’s off. So when I’m…
When Your Solo Show Starts Feeling Boring
Solo shows can be a lonely journey. Once the script is “done,” a new phase begins: doubt. Is this good enough? Is this funny enough? Can this hold an audience’s attention for a full hour?…