How to Become a (First Time) Storyteller
How to Become a (First Time) Storyteller

Author: Ann Bernard

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09-12

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13:

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This book teaches you how to use first time stories to inform and communicate with others who you are, to entertain and engage people with the things you've done, and also to persuade people to share in your experiences, hire you, date you, buy from you, avoid your mistakes (learn from you), etc. This is a book to teach you personal storytelling in order to better share, connect, and grow closer together with the people you know and the people you meet. You are the sum of your experiences and everything started with a first time. At the end of this book, you will have all the information you require to understand the value of first time stories and how to create thorough outlines for your stories in order to develop your repertoire of stories and always be ready to tell a great story. Your repertoire is a list of first time stories you've outlined, thought through, prepped, practiced, and are ready to start sharing. This is a four-part book. Part I is the backstory of why and how I became a storyteller. I share my story to better assist and inspire you to find your why. Part II is all about the why of first time storytelling; the purpose, benefits, and some questions to help you identify the powerful why that will move you to share, open-up, connect, and express more of who you are with others through storytelling. Part II ends with an explanation of what first time stories to tell and the list of First Time Story Prompts. Part III is the course of instruction on how to become a first time storyteller where I thoroughly cover the components of storytelling, what makes a good first time storyteller, and how to start weaving first time stories in your interactions with others. We address all parts of the outline process.Part IV is where you start applying what you learned to outline the stories you want to add to your repertoire of first time stories to share with others.

Storyworthy
Storyworthy

Author: Matthew Dicks

Publisher: New World Library

Published: 2018-05-15

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1608685497

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A five-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and bestselling novelist shows how to tell a great story — and why doing so matters. Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, at a sales presentation or therapy appointment, with family or friends, we are constantly narrating events and interpreting emotions and actions. In this compelling book, storyteller extraordinaire Matthew Dicks presents wonderfully straightforward and engaging tips and techniques for constructing, telling, and polishing stories that will hold the attention of your audience (no matter how big or small). He shows that anyone can learn to be an appealing storyteller, that everyone has something “storyworthy” to express, and, perhaps most important, that the act of creating and telling a tale is a powerful way of understanding and enhancing your own life.

I Want to Be an Author
I Want to Be an Author

Author: Auntie Lynn

Publisher:

Published: 2017-08-13

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9781974533947

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PERFECT FOR THE FIRST TIME AUTHOR AGED 8 - 80!!SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNT OFFERED FOR BULK PURCHASES. PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected] for more info.The art of storytelling began long before mankind developed writing tools. It is believed that soon after the skill of language evolved people started telling stories to educate, to entertain and as a means to express their feelings, beliefs and heroism. Our ancestors probably gathered around the evening fires to be captivated, enchanted and enlightened by the ancient storytellers. Families and communities were strengthened and maintained through stories that connected their present, past and future. The long tradition of storytelling is evident in the earliest cultures, such as the Australian Aborigines. Telling stories was also a nurturing act for both the listener and the teller. Those who excelled at storytelling became our entertainers, cultural advisors, educators and historians. The importance of the storyteller in human history cannot be overstated. Storytelling was, and remains, one of the most respected skills a person can master. The first evidence of storytelling can be found in cave paintings, which recorded both history and mythology in their storylines. Over time, such respect was given to the storytellers that they became honoured members of Royal Courts, Sages and Scribes. Storytelling can preserve a culture, instil moral values and it can be therapeutic. The art and skill of storytelling has come a long way over human history but three things remain constant and crucial: The plot The characters & The narrativeIn this first ever step-by-step guide to teach your child the art of storytelling perhaps we may just be nurturing the next Steven Spielberg, Richard Branson or Plato! In every sphere of human existence, be it entertainment, commerce or philosophy, it all begins with the story...

Storytelling Tips
Storytelling Tips

Author: Mark Goldman

Publisher: Parkhurst Brothers Publishers Incorporated

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781624910500

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"Mark's 101 snippets of sound advice are clearly written, touched with humor, offered in a common-sense, easily accessible format. This book is a quick yet worthwhile read, gleaned from Mark's own steady growth and experience as a successful storyteller and educator. Gather a tip or two at a time, or make this book your evening's entertainment; it can become a self-coaching guide for any new or learning storyteller and a great enrichment tool for the experienced raconteur." --Lynette Ford, storyteller and author of Affrilachian Tales: Tales from the African-American Tradition in Appalachia

The Lean Forward Moment
The Lean Forward Moment

Author: Norman Hollyn

Publisher: New Riders

Published: 2008-12-23

Total Pages: 665

ISBN-13: 0132704919

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In this groundbreaking book Norman Hollyn outlines his 'Lean Forward Moment Method' of storytelling that applies to all aspects of the film-making process and media production. Whether you are an editor, producer, director, cinematographer or visual effects pro, this book will provide the essential techniques you need to create engaging content that emotionally connects with your audience. The core storytelling techniques in this book, apply equally to all levels and types of film and media projects: feature films, television documentaries, fiction, web-based video games, commercials, event films and much more. As an Associate Professor at the School of Cinematic Arts at USC and having worked on movie projects with such Hollywood greats at Alan J Pakula, Sidney Lumet and Francis Ford Coppola, Norman Hollyn is uniquely qualified to provide you with the conceptual and practical tools to tell your story effectively. After the initial formative chapters, Norman examines the filmmaking process in its three main areas - preproduction, production and postproduction. Within each area he describes how the Lean Forward method can help with every step of the creative process (setup, scene description, the script, production design, direction, cinematography, editing, opticals and special effects, music and sound). He then brings together the concepts he discusses by providing real world examples from a drama, an action film, a documentary and a commercial. "Norman Hollyn uses the ancient magic of alchemy to reveal the art of making a great film. Writing an outstanding primer on filmmaking, he provides an historical perspective from several iconic movies, revealing the innermost secrets of successful filmmakers. If you want to construct a film, you need this book!" - MARTIN COHEN, President of Post Production, Paramount Pictures. "Norman Hollyn's The Lean Forward Moment speaks volumes about the art and craft of filmmaking. His elegant explanations of editorial choices and creative decisions tell the full story. It is a serious work and it will be a resource for every emerging filmmaker" - IAN CALDERON, Director of Digital Initiatives, Sundance Institute. "Only a film editor, with a career of experience in the cockpit of the cutting room, could so clearly and completely explain how some storytelling efforts succeed and others fail. Fortunately, Norman Hollyn is such an editor, and he has given us the gift of explanation in the richly illustrated The Lean Forward Moment." - BILL KINDER, Editorial and Post Production Director.

Conversation Skills
Conversation Skills

Author: Keith Coleman

Publisher:

Published: 2019-08-21

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9789198568608

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Have you ever met someone for the first time and been blown away by the way they held the conversation? Did you find that you related to what they were talking about by the way they told the story? Is this something you would like to learn? Keeping someone's attention while telling a story is a trick not everyone knows. Just regurgitating facts and figures is no way to achieve it. You need something relatable, that your audience can feel and see themselves in. Using storytelling while communicating a message is one way of doing this. Now, with Conversation Skills: How to Use Storytelling in Your Communication to Gain Recognition, be More Likeable, & Connect with People, you have a book that will explain this process in detail, with chapters on: The key elements of a compelling conversation How to use the power of storytelling to connect with others The basic elements of a good story How to narrate powerful anecdotes Converting your storytelling for business Speeches and presentations And more... Most of us have great stories to tell and becoming a master storyteller is within all of us. All we need are the tools that will help us take the next step and Conversation Skills will provide you with them all, helping you to become the storyteller everyone wants to listen to. Get a copy now and start building better conversation skills today!

The Storyteller
The Storyteller

Author: Jodi Picoult

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-02-26

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 1439149704

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An astonishing novel about redemption and forgiveness from the “amazingly talented writer” (HuffPost) and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult. Some stories live forever... Sage Singer is a baker. She works through the night, preparing the day’s breads and pastries, trying to escape a reality of loneliness, bad memories, and the shadow of her mother’s death. When Josef Weber, an elderly man in Sage’s grief support group, begins stopping by the bakery, they strike up an unlikely friendship. Despite their differences, they see in each other the hidden scars that others can’t. Everything changes on the day that Josef confesses a long-buried and shame­ful secret and asks Sage for an extraordinary favor. If she says yes, she faces not only moral repercussions, but potentially legal ones as well. With the integrity of the closest friend she’s ever had clouded, Sage begins to question the assumptions and expectations she’s made about her life and her family. In this searingly honest novel, Jodi Picoult gracefully explores the lengths to which we will go in order to keep the past from dictating the future.

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.

My First Time
My First Time

Author: Joan Montreuil

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2024-04-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Joan Montreuil is an accomplished storyteller, filmmaker, director, and editor. With a passion for storytelling and filmmaking, Joan has mastered every stage of film production, showcasing their exceptional talent and creativity. In addition to her expertise in filmmaking, Joan is also a dedicated educator. Recognizing the need to support aspiring creators, Joan recently launched an online film academy, providing a platform for newbies to learn and grow through her academy which offers comprehensive training and guidance, equipping students with the necessary skills to navigate the world of storytelling through filmmaking. Joan has authored several self-help books to empower and guide others toward personal and career growth. "My First Time" A Guide for Newbies in Filmmaking" to complement their educational efforts. This book is specifically designed to assist newcomers in smoothly transitioning into the world of storytelling through filmmaking. Packed with valuable insights and practical advice, "My First Time" is an invaluable resource for aspiring filmmakers, empowering them to unleash their creativity and achieve their dreams. Joan Montreuil's work can be found at https: //www.wisdomproductioninternational.org. You can also find her on social media. .