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Apr 28, 2022 · 1. Understand that a story is more than a scene or an anecdote. Does the story you want to tell have a beginning, a middle and an end? Does it have tension? Does it show some sort of...
Sep 7, 2021 · How to Tell a Story Effectively: 7 Storytelling Tips. Written by MasterClass. Last updated: Sep 7, 2021 • 4 min read. Storytelling allowed people to make sense of the world and derive deeper meaning from their lives since the beginning of human history.
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- The danger of a single story. 18 minutes 32 seconds. Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.
- The clues to a great story. 18 minutes 59 seconds. Filmmaker Andrew Stanton ("Toy Story," "WALL-E") shares what he knows about storytelling -- starting at the end and working back to the beginning.
- Tales of passion. 17 minutes 42 seconds. Author and activist Isabel Allende discusses women, creativity, the definition of feminism -- and, of course, passion -- in this talk.
- The mystery box. 17 minutes 48 seconds. J.J. Abrams traces his love for the unseen mystery –- a passion that's evident in his films and TV shows, including Lost, Star Trek and the upcoming Star Wars VII -- back to its magical beginnings.
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- “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl. While not exactly a philosophical or political tale like our first two examples, this twisty short story from Dahl does delve into some shady moral territory.
- “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson. A perennial feature in many a high school syllabus, Shirley Jackson’s best-known short story clinically details an unusual ritual that takes place in a small town.
- “How to Become a Writer” by Lorrie Moore. Told in the second person point of view, this story from Moore’s debut anthology Self-Help takes an honest look at the inner life of a struggling artist.
- “Cat Person” by Kristen Roupenian. In the Social Media Age, no short story has gone viral the way this New Yorker contribution from Roupenian has. Arriving at the height of #MeToo, it begins with 20-year-old Margot embarking on the early stages of flirtation with an older man, Robert.
HOW TO TELL A STORY. The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth. New paperback edition out now! #6 on The New York Times Best Sellers List (5/15/22) #6 on IndieBound Hardcover Nonfiction Best Sellers (5/8/22)
Storytelling. In these TED Talks, masters of storytelling share their creative secrets and explore new approaches to their age-old craft. Loading... Video playlists about Storytelling. 8 talks. Why do we tell stories? How do you foster connection, empathy and understanding between people? Tell a good story, of course. 7 talks.
May 13, 2022 · 1. Get specific about what story you are looking for. There are a zillion stories. It won’t be easy to find a story you like if you don’t restrict yourself. Answer these four questions for yourself; they will narrow down your search: Who are my listeners? Adults, teens, or children? Male, female, or mixed?
