The Importance of a Narrative Story Arc |
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Why do Businesses Encourage Storytelling? |
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Businesses often favor storytelling speakers because they deliver more than information. Three Storyteller Strengths include the ability to:
∙ Engage Audiences ∙ Create an Emotional Connection ∙ Make Complex Ideas Relatable |
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Benefits of Creating a Narrative Arc |
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Storytelling appeals to a wide range of audiences by using a Narrative Story Arc that: |
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How to Choose Your Storytelling Style |
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Storytelling encompasses many styles and genres. Choosing the right storytelling style depends on several factors: Message Content Strength and Adaptability of the Speaker Goal for the Target Audience Performance Medium where it Occurs
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Fifteen (15) Storytelling Styles to Learn or Improve |
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There’s more than one way to tell an engaging story. When encouraged to be a storyteller, what style or combination of styles should you choose? Or, if provided a script, how do you take that broad definition of ‘storytelling’, identify the style(s), and refine the approach? Traditional straightforward, linear narrative. Nonlinear narrative where the story jumps around in time. Episodic storytelling with smaller, mini-arc, or standalone segments that contribute to a larger narrative. “Frame” story where the main story encompasses one or more secondary stories. First-person narrative. Third-person omniscient. Stream of conciousness. Dialgue-driven narrative showcasing conversations with other people. Self-reflective or meditative thoughts and insights. Interactive audience participation. Visual using photographs, illustrations, film, and body language to tell the story. Poetic language, rhythm, and metaphor that emphasizes mood, symbolism, and sensory experiences. Allegory, parable, symbolic, or metaphorical tale to convey a moral lesson or deeper meaning. Improvisational, incorporating spontaneous audience reactions and contributions. Epic or mythic larger-than-life tales rooted in cultural myths, legends, or historical events.
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Elaine A. Clark’s Books Offer Storytelling Insights, Advice, and Guidance |
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Three Books Every Speaker, Podcaster, and Voice Actor Should Read |
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| Real Talking Tips Podcast Fifty-Two free Micro-Learning Speaking Lessons |
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As you read There’s Money Where Your Mouth Is, Speak to Achieve, and Voice-Overs for Podcasting, practice along with the Real Talking Tips podcast. The 52 micro-learning lessons compliment the books so you can watch, hear, and practice the examples. |
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Two APPS to Strengthen & Improve Your Speaking Voice |
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Download or update these speech improvement apps now! Activate Your Voice: 5-minute Speech Warm-Up that improves your diction, resonance, articulation, and breath support.
Adding Melody to Your Voice: Includes 21 practice exercises to record and compare your voice, and a word emphasis chart to remind you of the eleven repeatable muscle memory actions that add melody, tempo, rhythm, emotion, personality, and clarity to your speaking voice.
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Storytellers Create a Three-Dimensional World |
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A visual and emotional storyteller creates a 3D world where the listener sees, hears, and feels what you’re saying.
Three Storytelling tips that help bring your message to life:Know where everything and everyone is located and gesture accordingly.Relate to the person you’re talking to by having more emotion at the end of the sentence than at the beginning.Share how you feel about everyone and everything.
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Need a speech communication, podcast, or voiceover coach? Contact Elaine Clark. Click the button below to schedule a 1:1 session. Study - Practice - Perform - Succeed! |
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