Readers want five things in a story, three of which are right in the beginning. Here's a discussion of how to deliver those five things. Plus, a character's thoughts are the least interesting aspect of a story. How can we show what a character is thinking without entering her mind? Support the show Buy the master class.
Jul 2018
Beginners 29: How to tell a story
Unlock the full transcript of this episode, plus 2 more, free. Don't miss a single word, and get the little words that start, link and end a story, every line in Spanish and English, and why Rob ended up driving a bride to her wedding:👉 spanishobsessed.com/transcriptsHow do you ... Show More
18m 17s
Feb 2022
50. Telling Good Stories: How to Use the Elements of Narrative to Keep Listeners Engaged
<p>“Make them want to turn the page,” says <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/paula-moya/">Paula Moya</a>, a professor at Stanford University and author of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/the-social-imperative/"><em>The Social Imperative: Race, Close Reading, and ... Show More
18m 21s