on a number of occasions, i've considered writing a piece synthesizing the best storytelling tips i've picked up along the way. after reading yours, i'm relieved i no longer need to write it. well done. also, boyd's the goat. have you listened to his original ep on invest like the best?
I’m happy that my nudge helped move you! There’s truly some great self-improvement in commitment to storytelling. First, your point on embracing whatever happens in life as a potential story (and learning) opportunity. Second, as we evolve and grow, we look back on our life stories differently. Watching your own change in narrative is proof of personal growth.
If the story is about me, I would ask myself if it rings true and if I would be interested if someone told me the story about himself or herself.
Regarding how to tell stories in general, I think one can learn--perhaps consciously, perhaps just absorb--from great authors, maybe particularly short story writers. I suppose one general skill is editing--just long enough to make the point, not so long that the point is diluted or lost.
No, much simpler than that--only feeling honest in what I am saying about myself or my role in the story. I do think it quite appropriate to exaggerate for effect when the listener is participating in the play. But I think if one pretends to be serious and yet veers from the truth, it may be sensed at the moment or one's effect as a story-teller will diminish in time.
on a number of occasions, i've considered writing a piece synthesizing the best storytelling tips i've picked up along the way. after reading yours, i'm relieved i no longer need to write it. well done. also, boyd's the goat. have you listened to his original ep on invest like the best?
thank you! I feel like i have only scratched the surface but glad you enjoyed.
And yes -- that is what introduced me to do it. He's awesome. I wanna go to londolozi someday
always wondered how londolozi was spelt. now i know. also, now i can see their google listing images. mamma mia!
Whoa yeah…gotta make that podcast money…
I’m happy that my nudge helped move you! There’s truly some great self-improvement in commitment to storytelling. First, your point on embracing whatever happens in life as a potential story (and learning) opportunity. Second, as we evolve and grow, we look back on our life stories differently. Watching your own change in narrative is proof of personal growth.
A couple thoughts:
Whether to tell a story and how to tell it.
If the story is about me, I would ask myself if it rings true and if I would be interested if someone told me the story about himself or herself.
Regarding how to tell stories in general, I think one can learn--perhaps consciously, perhaps just absorb--from great authors, maybe particularly short story writers. I suppose one general skill is editing--just long enough to make the point, not so long that the point is diluted or lost.
What do you mean by “rings true?” Has some sort of universal element?
No, much simpler than that--only feeling honest in what I am saying about myself or my role in the story. I do think it quite appropriate to exaggerate for effect when the listener is participating in the play. But I think if one pretends to be serious and yet veers from the truth, it may be sensed at the moment or one's effect as a story-teller will diminish in time.
That makes sense I like that and can recognize it in the stories you’ve told me 🙂