The Art of Storytelling

The Art of Storytelling

Author: John Walsh

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 2013-12-18

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 0802487793

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Can you captivate an audience with your story? Many of us would love to hold the attention of a crowd, a classroom, or just a group of our friends by telling them a great story. We have felt the pressure of a public presentation or the disappointment of telling a story that others ignore. We are ready to be heard, ready to captivate. In The Art of Storytelling, John Walsh takes us through the steps to presenting a compelling story—outlining the strategies that helped him move from stutterer to storyteller. This book will help any person with a story to share by walking you through all aspects of presentation . . . from what to do with your hands as you speak all the way to crafting a killer ending. Whether you’re telling bedtime stories to your children or Bible stories to a congregation, this book will take your storytelling to a new level.


The Art of Storytelling

The Art of Storytelling

Author: Amy E. Spaulding

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2011-02-01

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 0810877775

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Designed for anyone who wants to develop the skill of telling stories, this volume provides advice on choosing, learning, and presenting stories, as well as discussions on the importance of storytelling through human history and its continued significance today.


The Magic Slice: How to Master the Art of Storytelling for Business

The Magic Slice: How to Master the Art of Storytelling for Business

Author: Jack Murray

Publisher: Houndstooth Press

Published: 2021-10-26

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 9781544524849

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You have a great product or service, but people aren't responding to your marketing-or your message. You're brimming with enthusiasm, but you don't know how to spread the word. You need a story. Driven by real-life stories and case studies, The Magic Slice is a clarion call for anyone who needs to find their own Magic Slice-that unique place where what you want to say is exactly what your audience wants to hear. Learn to apply the Six-Step Magic Slice Process. Unlock your creativity and practice it every day. Discover the science behind storytelling that will make you a magnetic communicator. Walk step by step through the process of coming up with a story idea, applying key story elements, and structuring your story to give it impact. Whether you're a founder, CEO, or communications manager, The Magic Slice is the missing element that can transform your message into a compelling story.


Lawyers, Liars, and the Art of Storytelling

Lawyers, Liars, and the Art of Storytelling

Author: Jonathan Shapiro

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781627229265

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The practice of law is the business of persuasion, and storytelling is the most effective means of persuading. A credible lawyer capable of telling a well-reasoned story that moves the listener will always beat the lawyer who cannot. This entertaining book shows you how to convey legal information in a cogent, persuasive way to the client who needs the help, to opposing counsel, and to the decision-maker who has to make the final call.


Let the Story Do the Work

Let the Story Do the Work

Author: Esther Choy

Publisher: AMACOM

Published: 2017-07-30

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0814438024

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People forget facts, but they never forget a good story. Let the Story Do the Work shows how the art of storytelling is key for any business to achieve success. For most, there’s nothing easy about crafting a memorable story, let alone linking it to professional goals. However, material for stories and anecdotes that can be used for your professional success already surround you. To get people interested in and convinced by what you are saying, you need to tell an interesting story. As the Founder and Chief Story Facilitator at Leadership Story Lab, a company that helps executives unlock the persuasive power of storytelling, Esther Choy teaches you how to mine your experience for simple narratives that will achieve your goals. In Let the Story Do the Work, you can learn to: Capture attention Engage your audience Change minds Inspire action Pitch persuasively When you find the perfect hook, structure your story according to its strengths, and deliver it at the right time in the right way, you’ll see firsthand how easy it is to turn everyday communications into opportunities to connect, gain buy-in, and build lasting relationships.


Storytelling Art Studio

Storytelling Art Studio

Author: Cathy Nichols

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2017-07-17

Total Pages: 527

ISBN-13: 144034941X

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Mixed Media Art Storytelling With Powerful Results! Storytelling Art Studio is the guide that will show you how to create mixed media art that tells impactful stories. It's a creative guide for mining your own life to manifest imaginary worlds, emotional narratives and clever characters. Each chapter presents a new subject--you may paint a tree, collage a landscape or use sgraffito to create a scene. You will begin with inspirational warm-up exercises, then learn how to do it with a step-by-step demonstration and even get to see alternate versions of the piece that explore the magic and impact of different choices. Perfect for you no matter what your skill level or style, this guide does not have to be read in order. Simply choose what you would like to do and go for it! You might: • Paint and collage trees and landscapes • Create a romantic scene with sgraffito • Add color to black and white photographs • Alter a book page • Create a family tree with ephemera • And much, much more! 10 projects and 10 inspiration exercises!


The Art of Storytelling for Teachers and Pupils

The Art of Storytelling for Teachers and Pupils

Author: Elizabeth Grugeon

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-12-19

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1134110626

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First Published in 2000. At the start of the new millennium the definition of literacy has taken on multiple electronic possibilities. But this is a book about the foundations of literacy in orality, in the words, stories and culture of every individual. This book explores the relation of storytelling to literacy and the role of story in human life.


The Art of Story-Telling

The Art of Story-Telling

Author: Marie L. Shedlock

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-07-21

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13:

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"The Art of Story-Telling" by Marie L. Shedlock is a must-read for any aspiring writer or storyteller. Through her easy-to-understand and masterful words, Shedlock is able to share the secrets to recounting a truly riveting story that will keep your audience entertained and hanging on every word.


On Conan Doyle

On Conan Doyle

Author: Michael Dirda

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2014-11-09

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0691164126

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From Pulitzer Prize–winning critic Michael Dirda, a delightful introduction to the creator of Sherlock Holmes A passionate lifelong fan of the Sherlock Holmes adventures, Pulitzer Prize–winning critic Michael Dirda is a member of The Baker Street Irregulars—the most famous and romantic of all Sherlockian groups. Combining memoir and appreciation, On Conan Doyle is a highly engaging personal introduction to Holmes's creator, as well as a rare insider’s account of the curiously delightful activities and playful scholarship of The Baker Street Irregulars. On Conan Doyle is a much-needed celebration of Arthur Conan Doyle’s genius for every kind of storytelling.


Character

Character

Author: Robert McKee

Publisher: Twelve

Published: 2021-05-25

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1455591947

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The long-awaited third volume of Robert McKee’s trilogy on the art of fiction. Following up his perennially bestselling writers' guide Story and his inspiring exploration of the art of verbal action in Dialogue, the most sought-after expert in the storytelling brings his insights to the creation of compelling characters and the design of their casts. CHARACTER explores the design of a character universe: The dimensionality, complexity and arcing of a protagonist, the invention of orbiting major characters, all encircled by a cast of service and supporting roles.