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BE A GREAT
STORYTELLER
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UNIVERSALConvey human condition in a unique situation. Conditions that are
common for each of us like emotions, grief, love, growth, birth,
death, etc. When you are telling your story in first person, your
listeners should be able to feel the same emotion that you
personally felt. They should be on the same emotional journey.
STORIES ARE
GREAT
Self knowledge and awareness is must for great storytelling.
You are part of the human condition and when portrayed
adequately people will relate to that and you.
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What you’re trying to do,
when you tell a story, is to
write about an event in your
life that made you feel some
particular way. And what
you’re trying to do, when you
tell a story, is to get the
audience to have that same
feeling.
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& PURPOSEA popular story structure that Pixar has used over and over again
to deliver some great stories that we love today uses the Story
Spine Formula—
STRUCTURE
CLEAR
Once upon a time there was…
Everyday, ...
One day…
And because of this..
Until finally…
And ever since that day..
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What you are passionate to tell as story,
must serve some purpose!
Real purpose behind stories
make greater impact.
Why must
you tell THIS
story?
What’s the belief
burning within
you for your
story?
What greater
purpose does
this serve?
What
does it
teach?
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TO ROOTPixar explains that we as the audience admire a character for
trying more than for their success. In other words, it’s more about
the character’s journey than it is their actual destination.
CHARACTER
HAVE A
You have the recipe of a great story that people will
connect to when your main character is facing adversity
or battling against all odds.
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A character with conflicts!
UNEXPECTED
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EMOTIONS
YOUR DEEPEST
APPEAL TO
What made you feel that certain emotions? Why do you feel
so? Take the why behind that emotion to tell a story.
Question your own emotional reactions to stories and
experiences to learn how you can move people into the
same emotional pit.
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GREAT STORIES CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF THESE BASIC EMOTIONS
Surprise
Sadness
Anger
Disgust
Fear
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& UNEXPECTED
SURPRISING
MAKE IT
Challenge your own perception of reality to get rid of
stereotypes. Practicing this will make your story unique &
compelling.
While writing your story and
defining situation(s), get rid of the
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, … ideas to bring a
unique challenge/conflict that’s
not stereotype.
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DO NOT SETTLE FOR
FIRST IDEAS
Deeper
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& FOCUSED
SIMPLE
KEEP IT
Do not add too many layers in your story it confuse people
and they end up losing connection. It may feel that you are
cutting on valuable information while trying to keep your story
simple. But, hiding too many details might leave people lost during
such narratives.
13. Simplify
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DO NOT ADD TOO MANY
CHARACTERS, PLOT TWISTS
& DIALOGUES.
Simplify! Simplify! Simplify!
Tell your story to a friend or
family member who has
never heard it before. Watch
their face as you narrate and
try to see their expressions,
where they pause, and what
questions they might have.
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the art of Storytelling
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PRINCIPLES
PEOPLE FORGET
STORIES!
BUT, THEY REMEMBER
Stories and its connection with us
Role of stories in our lives & branding
Elements of storytelling
Mastering the art of storytelling
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Stories connect
humans together!
What important elements do you use to
cook your story?
This universe is
made up of stories!
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