Posts Tagged ‘storytelling’
Are You Forgetting Your Storytelling?
You have expertise. You put it in a listicle format so it’s easy for people to digest. Nobody reads. Why? Because you’re probably treating your bullet points or sections like encyclopedia entries. You can list out steps or points and still tell a fantastic, engaging story. This video elaborates. Watch/Subscribe [Transcript summary] Hello, everybody. I…
Read MoreThe Two Basic Stories You Can Tell
Over the past few years, I’ve been checking out a lot of psychology books, as well as videos online, as mental health has become one of my primary focuses. I’ve incorporated what I’ve learned wherever I can in my writing. One of my favorite channels on YouTube is Therapy in a Nutshell with licensed therapist…
Read MoreStory Updates: Yay or Nay?
What do you all think about story “updates?” Are we trying to fix what’s not broken? Or do we sometimes need updates to make the stories resonate? What story do you say “hands off” to (if any)? I don’t question that updates might make some stories easier to understand. I mean, it’s a little easier…
Read MoreHow to Get Storytelling Right Every Time
As I peruse social media (which I do a lot for *cough* marketing *cries*), I see writer after writer step up and ask the same question: How do you do storytelling “right?” You might hear the question phrased slightly differently, such as, What makes a good storyteller? or What makes a story engaging? But the intent…
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