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How to Tell a Story

By: The Moth, Meg Bowles, Catherine Burns, Jenifer Hixson, Sarah Austin Jenness, Kate Tellers
Narrated by: Catherine Burns, Chloe Salmon, Jenifer Hixson, Kate Tellers, Meg Bowles, Sarah Austin, The Moth
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New York Times bestseller - The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth.

You are a multitude of stories. Every joy and heartbreak, every disappointment and dizzying high, has the makings of an unforgettable story. Whether your goal is to deliver the perfect wedding toast, give a moving eulogy, ace a job interview or simply connect more deeply to those around you, The Moth is here to help. A leader in the modern storytelling movement, The Moth inspires thousands of people around the globe to share their stories each year.

In this book, the Moth team reveal the secrets of their time-honed process and use examples from beloved storytellers like Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Nikesh Shukla, Sarfraz Manzoor and more, to show you how to:

  • mine your memories for your best stories
  • explore structures that will boost the impact of your story
  • deliver your stories with confidence
  • tailor your stories for any occasion

Filled with empowering, easy-to-follow tips, this book will help you to unleash the power of storytelling on your life.

©2022 The Moth, Meg Bowles, Catherine Burns, Jenifer Hixson, Sarah Austin Jenness, Kate Tellers (P)2022 Short Books
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I found this book a very comprehensive guide to story telling and I intend to run a workshop at my local village hall based on this method. I used to be a teacher and wish this book had been around then.

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