Stories lie at the core of human nature. They're as important to our humanity as language and opposable thumbs. Storytelling doesn't belong to an exclusive group of novelists and screenwriters. We all tell stories, but some of them work better than others. Persuasive stories have a long history. In the 70s, soap operas emphasizing family … [Read more...] about How to tell a story
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Session 3: Metaphor, imagery, and storytelling
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Analogy and Storytelling
Storytelling and analogy are two of the most powerful tools for creating writing that's vivid and memorable. Using these techniques will quickly make your writing stand out in a sea of generic content. Click here to get the Class Notes (Google Doc) Replays Part 1 Sensory description, particularly imagery, as well as crafting analogies to … [Read more...] about Analogy and Storytelling
Analogy and storytelling – Q&A #1
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