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Storytelling: Are you good at it?

Kayleigh Moore

I just finished a complete series re-watch of the TV show Mad Men , and the thing I was struck by most in this viewing was that Don Draper’s character was a masterful storyteller. I have an advantage as a writer and as a fan of writing because I can relate to our audience even more effectively. But he does it with such… finesse.

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5 Myths About Tarot That Storytellers Should Know

Jane Friedman

Photo by Edz Norton on Unsplash Today’s post is excerpted from Tarot for Storytellers: A Modern Guide for Writers and Other Creatives by Kris Waldherr. I’m a storyteller. Whenever we read tarot cards, we’re seeking stories, especially if we’re writers. Published by Muse Publications LLC. Chances are you are too.

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How to incorporate different elements of storytelling into content writing?

Credible Content

How to use the elements of storytelling in content writing. The main elements of storytelling are: Plot: Sequence of events driving the story forward. Why use storytelling in content writing? Why use storytelling in content writing? Read: What is storytelling in content writing?

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Storytelling 101 for Founders

Kayleigh Moore

In these cases, I say: Record a voice note talking through the story and hand it off to a writer who can build out a polished narrative via a service like Content Remix !) Great storytelling typically follows a fairly basic structure. You’ll learn and improve along the way as you continue to practice your storytelling skills.

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How to Use AI to Enhance Your Storytelling Process

Grammarly

Writers everywhere naturally want to know about AI story writing and also have some questions. How does storytelling technology work? The truth is that generative AI offers many benefits to writers—as long as you understand its limitations. We explain how AI can assist writers without doing their job for them.

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A Swing and a Hit: 5 Storytelling Ideas to Steal From Sports Writers

Content Marketing Institute

They make it look easy, but sports writers face the same challenge content marketers do – including how to tell the same basic story in fresh and exciting ways. These go-to sports storytelling techniques can help you find the agony and the ecstasy in your brand stories.

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Mastering the Art of the Cold Open in Storytelling

Ann Handley

A version of this story appeared in Total Annarchy, my fortnightly newsletter that helps you be a better writer, storyteller, marketer. Why didn’t this blog post writer choose a cold open here? That single moment helps writers plant our feet in one place. . * * * BTW! Get it in your inbox ; you’ll love it.