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Welcome to My Story Workshop

It was Isaac Asimov who claimed that writing for him was like thinking with his fingers and that figure of speech has over the years become true for me. When as a writer the words are flowing freely, when – to borrow a phrase from sports psychology – I am in the zone, my creative animus seems to become transferred to the part of my body which is performing the physical task of transcription.

On this website you will find my short stories, book reviews, and reflections on the art of that activity most commonly known as creative writing. You will also be able to participate in an online book club. Subscription is free and in return you will automatically receive an updated version of this site every four weeks. You will also have the opportunity to offer feedback, ask questions and commission me to write something specially for you.

I suggest you begin with a story. There are three virtually brand new ones here and others will be added soon. Thank you for visiting my workshop. Happy browsing!

About Guido

Why I Tell Stories

I am not sure when I began to make up stories. I assume it must have been soon after I had acquired basic competence in the use of language. But I may be wrong about that. After all, stories take shape in the mind and imagination and my first stories, therefore, may have been entirely composed of images. In fact they may well have been dreams or waking fantasies, just wishes and fears incoherently expressed. I have only one memory of a story like that. And it happened so long ago that the best I can truthfully say is that it may be only the memory of a memory

I had been installed by my parents in a baby chair. The old fashioned kind of contraption that worked like the stocks holding you prisoner by virtue of a collapsible table sticking into your midriff and your legs hanging out beneath it.

Chapters

Chapters We've Covered

Ch#1: Business Structures

This chapter explains different business structures, including sole proprietorships, LLCs, and corporations, highlighting how they impact taxes, liability, and daily operations. It also offers guidance on selecting the best structure for specific business goals.

Ch#2: Decoding Accounting Speak

It introduces basic accounting terminology, helping business owners become fluent in financial language. With simplified definitions, it builds the reader’s confidence in handling financial discussions.

Ch#3: Setting Up for Success

This chapter discusses essential tools for effective bookkeeping, from selecting accounting software to establishing a business bank account. It emphasizes setting a strong financial foundation early on.

Ch#4: Mastering Expenses

It provides strategies for tracking expenses, categorizing costs, and implementing cost-saving measures. It also suggests methods to ease expense reporting, enhancing financial clarity.

Ch#5: Daily Devotion to Dollars

Focuses on creating a daily financial health routine. By monitoring cash flow and reviewing transactions, entrepreneurs can maintain control over their finances with minimal effort.

Stories

Here is the heart of the site – my stories – and just three to begin with. A new story will be added every few weeks. They range from quiet, contemplative tales to more energetic flights of imagination, all exploring the Big Bang Questions that have fascinated me since childhood: Where am I? What am I? Why am I?

VIOLET DENNING

Nowadays Violet Denning only flew business class. Such privilege had arrived on the back of promotion. For the last three years she had flourished in a high-powered job as the CEO of Thames Meadows, one of London’s premier hotels and conference centres.

BELUGA

On discovering that Beluga had shot himself dead I felt huge relief. The astonishing news might have escaped me if it had not been for a friend who lived in Beluga’s neck of the woods where the suicide made a splash.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

If he had not fallen for Veronica, a beautiful young trainee English teacher from a similar council estate background to his own who possessed both a sense of humour and an enduring tolerance of sport, Andy occasionally wondered what kind of squalid gutter he might have ended up in, eking out his beastly days

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COMMISSION A NEW STORY

f you have enjoyed the stories I have posted here, why not commission me to write one specially for you? You may wish to suggest a subject area or leave the topic to me. Stories can be given to friends and families as presents on special occasions. I charge £80 for this service in total, of which half that amount is the deposit and the rest paid on delivery. In addition you will jointly own the copyright of the story with me. This means if the story is sold for publication, the fees are shared between us.

£ 80

(50% deposit, balance on delivery)
Joint copyright ownership — if the story is later published
If you’d like to commission a piece, get in touch using the form below.

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Praise for Guido Casale Work

What Readers Are Saying About Her Transformative Guide

Guido Casale book is an indispensable guide for anyone intimidated by accounting. Her step-by-step approach makes complex topics manageable and even enjoyable. It’s not just about learning accounting; it’s about building confidence to make informed financial decisions

I wish I’d had this book when I first started my business! Guido Casale breaks down everything from taxes to daily cash flow checks in an easy-to-follow format. This book is packed with practical advice for every stage of business growth.

Small Business Accounting for Non-Accountants is a must-read for entrepreneurs. Guido Casale writes with clarity and empathy, understanding the unique struggles business owners face with finances. Her guidance on taxes alone is worth the read!