Learn to tell compelling stories that engage, persuade, and connect with others. Essential for presentations, interviews, networking, and everyday communication.
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How to Get Started
STORY STRUCTURE BASICS (30 minutes)
The three-act structure: Setup, conflict, resolution - works for any story
Hero's journey: Character wants something, faces obstacles, transforms through experience
Show don't tell: Use specific details and actions instead of abstract descriptions
The hook: Start with something intriguing to grab attention immediately
Watch TED talks: Note how speakers structure their stories
KEY STORYTELLING ELEMENTS (30 minutes)
Characters: Real people with motivations, flaws, and desires
Conflict: Problem or challenge that creates tension and interest
Emotion: How did you/they feel? Emotion creates connection
Specifics: Concrete details make stories vivid and memorable
Transformation: What changed? What was learned? Why does it matter?
PRACTICING YOUR CRAFT (30 minutes)
Mine your life: List 5 interesting experiences, practice telling one
The dinner test: If you'd tell it at dinner, it's a good story
Practice out loud: Storytelling is oral, speak it to improve it
Watch reactions: Note where people lean in or lose interest, adjust accordingly
Record yourself: Audio record a story, listen back, note improvements
APPLYING STORYTELLING
Networking: Have 2-3 go-to stories about your work or interests
Interviews: Frame experiences as stories with challenges and solutions
Presentations: Data is forgettable, stories with data are memorable
Everyday life: Good storytellers are engaging conversationalists
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