<p>The Art of Storytelling: Finding Your Story &nbsp;</p> <p>We all know people who are gifted storytellers - people who can captivate a crowd with their tales. While most of these people are charismatic and have a flair for language, they also have one important quality that you don't see: they know what makes a story worth telling. &nbsp;</p> <p>All good stories have a few elements in common: they contain interesting characters, who are involved in dramatic situations, and they all have a point, or a controlling idea. No one will be enthralled by a story that lacks these key elements. &nbsp;</p> <p>You may already have a sense of what makes a good story, but you may not be sure where to start when crafting a story of your own. Do you start with an interesting character? A dramatic moment? An intriguing idea? &nbsp;</p> <p>A good story should have dramatic characters and a good dramatic idea. However, when you're writing short-form content, there's a third possible starting place: the dramatic moment. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Longer-form content give you more time to explore character, to develop plots and subplots, and to suggest ideas. But in the short-form content, you need to be economic and find a quicker route to your story. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>A truly dramatic moment has everything a good story needs - interesting characters in compelling situations, who are wrestling with a big idea. If a moment strikes you as dramatic, and you learn how to unpack it, you'll have all the important elements of a good story.</p> <p>Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XDnNwZaSmPI</p> <p>Follow on Twitter: Twitter.com/trentanders0n</p>

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Trent Anderson

The Art of Storytelling Essay [BONUS: Storytelling Exercises]

DEC 8, 202018 MIN
Creator Stories - by Prewrite.com

The Art of Storytelling Essay [BONUS: Storytelling Exercises]

DEC 8, 202018 MIN

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<p>The Art of Storytelling: Finding Your Story &nbsp;</p> <p>We all know people who are gifted storytellers - people who can captivate a crowd with their tales. While most of these people are charismatic and have a flair for language, they also have one important quality that you don't see: they know what makes a story worth telling. &nbsp;</p> <p>All good stories have a few elements in common: they contain interesting characters, who are involved in dramatic situations, and they all have a point, or a controlling idea. No one will be enthralled by a story that lacks these key elements. &nbsp;</p> <p>You may already have a sense of what makes a good story, but you may not be sure where to start when crafting a story of your own. Do you start with an interesting character? A dramatic moment? An intriguing idea? &nbsp;</p> <p>A good story should have dramatic characters and a good dramatic idea. However, when you're writing short-form content, there's a third possible starting place: the dramatic moment. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Longer-form content give you more time to explore character, to develop plots and subplots, and to suggest ideas. But in the short-form content, you need to be economic and find a quicker route to your story. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>A truly dramatic moment has everything a good story needs - interesting characters in compelling situations, who are wrestling with a big idea. If a moment strikes you as dramatic, and you learn how to unpack it, you'll have all the important elements of a good story.</p> <p>Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XDnNwZaSmPI</p> <p>Follow on Twitter: Twitter.com/trentanders0n</p>