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How to Tell a Story Summary
by Meg Bowles, Catherine Burns, Jenifer Hixon, Sarah Austin Jenness, and Kate Tellers
“The essential guide to memorable storytelling from The Moth.”
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BOOK SUMMARYWhat This Book Reveals
- Story Power
- Confidence Building
- Emotional Connection
- Overcoming Roadblocks
How To Apply It
- Find your true story.
- Outline your key story elements.
- Practice telling it out loud.
- Share with others and get feedback.
Key Insights
You
Setting
The Journey
Conflict
Climax and Theme
Who Should Read This
Key Takeaways
- Everyone has a story worth telling.
- Truth and honesty create connection.
- Structure gives your story clarity.
- Vulnerability makes stories powerful.
- Practice helps you tell better stories.
Powerful Truth
“Stories are how we make sense of the world and of our place in it.”
Action Plan
- 1.Find Your Story
- 2.Shape Your Story
- 3.Practice Out Loud
- 4.Share Your Story
- 5.Connect and Inspire
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Setting
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Conflict
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Key Points
- Memorable storytelling techniques
- Key elements of structure
- Techniques for authentic delivery
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