Social Storytelling

Learn how to tell a good story with Your Story, Well Told! Jam-packed with some of the best storytelling strategies, this manual gives creatives the confidence bump they need to make the sale, land the client, propose a toast, or impress their date. The following is (not) a work of fiction. We've all got stories to tell - but how do you make your story the best story? In Your Story, Well Told!, The Moth veteran Corey Rosen inspires you to get on stage and tell your story.

In the tradition of Maya Angelou's Phenomenal Woman, best-selling author Pearl Cleage brings us an inspiring poem for all women, destined to become a classic.

Kidnosis Storytelling: Anger Management – Helping Children Find Calm Through 10 Short Magical Stories 📖 By Hypnotist Mark Anthony Empower Your Child with the Magic of Storytelling! Does your child struggle with managing anger or big emotions? Kidnosis Storytelling: Anger Management is a heartwarming collection of hypnotic, metaphor-based stories designed to help children navigate their feelings, find inner calm, and build emotional resilience in a fun and engaging way. Written by certified hypnotherapist Mark Anthony, this book harnesses the power of therapeutic storytelling to create ...

Alternating between personal anecdote, hilarious insight, and smart analysis, Luke Skywalker Can't Read contends that Barbarella is good for you, that monster movies are just romantic comedies with commitment issues, and that Dracula and Sherlock Holmes are total hipsters and, most shockingly, shows how virtually everyone in the Star Wars universe is functionally illiterate.

Storytelling is a fundamental part of being human and it has been at the core of human experience since inception. In fact, neuroscientists have found that our brains are hardwired for creating, sharing, and understanding our world through stories. Everyone relies on words to deliver a message. But there is a difference between talking about your day and the masterful art of storytelling. Whether you work in fiction or nonfiction, a marketer, a freelancer, a novelist, a student, or a teacher. Masterful Storytelling is an invaluable resource for writers of all trades.

Learn the #1 secret of the top professional speakers in the world: how to craft and deliver a riveting story. Exceptional storytelling skills have been proven to build career success. Whether you are at a cocktail party, in the corporate boardroom, or in a routine meeting, your ability to craft interesting stories will have a measurable impact on your success. Learn how to harness the human psyche’s positive response to a good story.

Do you get nervous before a presentation? Do you find yourself rambling and losing your point? In Winning the Room, award-winning creative and communications director, thought leader, and author Jonathan Pease (JP) uses road-tested techniques to take you on a fun, yet practical journey to becoming a fearless storyteller people buy from—emotionally and financially.

Aboriginal lawyer, writer and filmmaker Larissa Behrendt has long been fascinated by the story of Eliza Fraser, who was purportedly captured by the Butchulla people after she was shipwrecked on their island off the Queensland coast in 1836. In this deeply personal audiobook, Behrendt uses Eliza's tale as a starting point to interrogate how Aboriginal people – and indigenous people of other countries – have been portrayed in their colonisers' stories.

Dive into a powerful journey of personal and professional transformation with "Stand Out from the Crowd", a comprehensive guide designed to help you discover your unique abilities, build your personal brand, and cultivate value. "Stand Out from the Crowd" allots its first chapter to help you understand your unique traits, map out your strengths, and overcome self-doubt—a solid foundation for the chapters that follow. The consequent chapters guide you through building your skills, translating them into value, creating a compelling personal brand, and leveraging social media platforms ...

Charlie Bumpers has his heart set on playing the role of the evil Sorcerer in the fourth grade play. He's even got the laugh down pat: Mwa-ha-ha-ha! But his dreams of villainous stardom go up in smoke when he finds out that Mrs. Burke has cast him as the Nice Gnome! Determined to rectify this terrible injustice, Charlie concocts one plan after another, but nothing seems to work. To make matters worse, his dad has assigned chores to all the kids in the family and Charlie's job is walking Ginger, the diggiest, sniffiest, and poopiest dog in the universe.

Unleash the power of compelling, influential digital content with "Content That Converts," your comprehensive guide to creating content that captivates, convinces, and converts. Dive headfirst into the bustling digital landscape with Chapter 1, equipped with a detailed overview of modern digital platforms, a deep understanding of today's digitally-savvy audiences, and a newfound appreciation for personalized content. Tap into the sheer persuasive power of well-crafted digital content in Chapter 2. Learn how to tailor your messages for ease of consumption and leverage cognitive biases to ...

Dive into the heart of New Orleans, a city where every street corner whispers a story, every gust of wind carries a melody, and every moment is a verse waiting to be written. "67 Days of NOLA Poetic Exploration" is more than a book; it's a journey through the soul of one of America's most vibrant cities, captured in the intimate dance of poetry and prose. In this mesmerizing collection, you'll explore the mysterious allure of Saint Joseph's Table in NOLA, unravel the enigmatic presence of Gods in The Gymbo, and voyage with Zeus into the realms of space. Feel the pulse of New Orleans after ...

Your brand is the stories people share about you when you're not in the room, and it's these brand stories that determine if people buy from you, employ you, work for you, or invest in you. When the stakes are that high, wouldn't you want to take control of it? In Magnetic Stories, business storytelling expert Gabrielle Dolan reveals how you, too, can create and share stories that stick.

Whether it’s playing through blockbuster-esque adventures, diving deep into hidden bits of story and lore, or building relationships that change the fate of the world itself, video games are bringing stories to life in ways that are immediate, interactive, and immersive. Focusing on some of the best and most memorable experiences in gaming, The Greatest Stories Ever Played examines the relationship between gaming and storytelling in a new way.

When Stuever's narrative begins, he's standing in line with the people waiting to purchase flat-screen TVs at Best Buy on Black Friday, the opening of the Christmas shopping season. From there he follows a number of key residents of Frisco, Texas, as they navigate through the nativity and all its attendant crises.

Step Into Your Brilliance will...Reveal the solution and simple process to becoming "The Expert" in your industry! Burst your limiting beliefs around becoming a positive storyteller and successful social media entrepreneur! Teach you how to rapidly grow the right network that will explode your business! Show you how to create a magnetic pitch that will attract prospects and leads wherever you are! Give you the tools and resources to manage your business...and much more!

In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about storytelling, from the basic elements to the nuances of sharing your stories for maximum impact. The book begins with an introduction to the concept of storytelling, exploring its history and significance in today's world. From there, you'll delve into the essential elements of storytelling, including plot, characters, setting, and more.

Unlock the secrets to becoming an unparalleled artisan in the fiery world of blacksmithing with "Hammering Success," your ultimate guide to brand building, market forging, and customer crafting for the modern blacksmith. This transformative tome isn't just a book—it's an anvil where your professional identity will be wrought and a blower that stokes the embers of your aspirations, turning them into a roaring success. Delve into the heart of crafting your identity in Chapter 1, where finding your smithing soul and kindling the flames of your core values isn't a mere dream—it's a ...

Phonopoetics tells the neglected story of early "talking records" and their significance for literature, from the 1877 invention of the phonograph to some of the first recorded performances of modernist works. The book challenges assumptions of much contemporary criticism by taking the recorded oral performance as its primary object of analysis and by exploring the historically specific convergences between audio recording technologies, media formats, generic forms, and the institutions and practices surrounding the literary.

Serial entrepreneur Matt Shoup shows how to establish real and deep connections, build true rapport, and create long-lasting trust with clients and others you serve. He invites you on an empowering journey to explore your imperfections and grow comfortable with your guard down, allowing the rawest, most compelling version of yourself to shine through. You’ll learn the tenets of great storytelling, why crafting your message counts, and how to communicate with conviction, even when you’re vulnerable.