“I love making up stories because I get to control what happens to the characters and their world.” When I was very young, that was what I thought about writing and storytelling. It’s a chance to play god, to brand yourself the ultimate master and creator of an entire universe. It’s what I thought about […]
Category: Storytelling Tips
The purpose of story is not just to entertain her audience, but to create change. The role of the storyteller, then, is to tell a tale that moves the audience emotionally, so much so that the audience is compelled to look at her own life and make a change. The only way a storyteller can do that, is if she knows the principles and techniques of how to tell a story that resonates. These articles are our way of applying the lessons and techniques that we’ve learned about the craft of storytelling. We hope that you’ll also be able to put them to good use.