How to Tell a Story 7: Easy Steps to Master Storytelling, Story Boarding, Writing Stories, Storyteller & Story Structure

By Jaiden Pemton

Are you ready to dive into the world of storytelling, but don't know where to start? 

 

Do you feel unclear about how to distinguish and use the elements of the storytelling process?

 

Are you still on the search to tell stories that will stick out to your audience, and have a

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jaiden Pemton
• Release date: Aug 2, 2023
• ISBN: 9781088254578

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How to Tell a Story

7 Easy Steps to Master Storytelling, Story Boarding, Writing Stories, Storyteller & Story Structure

Jaiden Pemton

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Book 2: How to Tell a Story

Book 3: How to Write a Screenplay

Book 4: How to Write Sales Copy

Book 5: How to Edit Writing

Book 6: How to Self-Publish

Book 7: How to Write Non-Fiction

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How to Tell a Story

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Step 1 - Establishing Purpose and Structure

Defining the Take-Away

Keeping the Story on Track

Defining your Goals

Structure: Mapping it Out

Exploring the 2 C's: Character and Conflict

Tying it All Together

Assuming the Role of a Screenwriter

Chapter 2: Step 2 - Bringing the Audience In

Knowing your Audience

Bridging the Gap

Methods for Capturing Audience Attention

Making your Audience Care

Using the Power of Language

Appealing to Audience Needs

Chapter 3: Step 3 - Making it Personal

Making it Relatable

Maintaining Balance of Details

Chapter 4: Step 4 - Creating an Emotional Experience

Setting the Scene

Embracing Conflict

Examples of the Emotional Experience Scene 1

Examples of the Emotional Experience Scene 2

Examples of the Emotional Experience Scene 3

Examples of the Emotional Experience Scene 4

Bringing Joy to Yourself and the Audience

Chapter 5: Step 5 - Writing the Unexpected

Defying the Odds

Developing your Hook

Thinking Outside the Box with Conflict: Context, Flashback, Goals

Element of Surprise in the Climax

Element of Surprise in the Falling Action and Resolution

Brainstorming a Surprising Plot

Types of Conflict

Use of Progression

Use of Mystery

Use of Empathy

Use of Insight and Universality

Creating a High Stakes Environment

Experimenting with