People are often surprised when I tell them storytelling is a skill they can learn.
I've been writing and telling stories for years, but I'm still spending this week at a retreat, learning more about this craft of writing and telling stories. There is always more to learn. Thankfully, it doesn't take much to get started.
Here's how to create a simple story about just about anything.
Two weeks ago, I released a new podcast episode and wrote a quick email to tell you about it. My original draft went something like this:
Then I thought about how I'm always telling you that you need to tell stories. Seems like I should follow my own advice, no?
Here's how I turned that announcement email into a story.
First, I used a simple story structure:
You can find the story email here. See the structure?
The other thing I did was to use phrases that signal story and hold the reader's attention:
Could your next email turn into a story?
Try it out, and let me know the response you get.
Kay Helm
I help you tell powerful and effective stories that inspire action.
P.S. Storytelling is a skill you can learn. So many missionaries and ministry/nonprofit leaders don't know this, and that makes me sad. Do you know someone who needs to know it? Share this email with them!
I help missionaries, leaders, and organizations tell powerful and effective stories that inspire action.
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