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How to tell a story : the essential guide to memorable storytelling from The Moth / Meg Bowles, Catherine Burns, Jenifer Hixson, Sarah Austin Jenness, and Kate Tellers ; [foreword by Padma Lakshmi ; introduction by Chenjerai Kumanyika].

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Crown, 2022Description: xxiii, 311 pages : illustrations ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780593139004 (hardcover)
  • 0593139003 (hardcover)
Uniform titles:
  • Moth radio hour (Radio program)
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: How to tell a storyDDC classification:
  • 808.5/43
LOC classification:
  • PN 4193 H847 2022
Contents:
Foreword / by Padma Lakshmi Introduction / by Chenjerai Kumanyika Part 1. Everyone Has a Story. Chapter 1. Welcome to The Moth. Why "The Moth"? ; Why true stories ; What happens when we listen Chapter 2. No Notes, No Net. Your very own Moth director ; The rules we play by ; Everyone has a story - yes, even you Part 2. Developing Your Story. Chapter 3. Mining For Memories. You are the main character ; The kickoff ; Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes ; DECISIONS, decisions ; Look for the OUCH Chapter 4. The Foundation. Stakes ; Anecdote vs. story ; A big little story ; Finding your arc ; Your one sentence Chapter 5. The Materials. Narrative stepping stones ; Finding the scenes ; Details ; Backstory ; Up and over Chapter 6. Magnifying the Emotion. Humor ; Are your ready to tell your story? ; Telling stories about people who have died Chapter 7. Structuring Your Story. Chronological ; The flashback ; The callback as framing ; When a smaller story carries the weight of a larger story ; Choosing a unique lens Chapter 8. Beginnings and Endings. And...ACTION! ; Coming in for a landing Part 3. Telling Your Story. Chapter 9. From Page to Stage. Memorization vs. familiarization ; Say it out loud ; Notes on delivery Chapter 10. All the World's a Stage. Nerves ; Who is your audience? Part 4. The Power of Story. Chapter 11. The Ripple Effect. Stories in school ; Stories at work ; Stories with family ; Stories in the world Chapter 12. Listening. Stories as antidote ; Stories evoke reflection Afterword / by Sarah Haberman Acknowledgments Notes The Moth pitchline Story prompts Notes on programs Index
Summary: Over the past twenty-five years, the directors of The Moth have worked with people from all walks of life - including astronauts, rock stars, Nobel Prize-winners, high school students, dental hygienists, and a retired pickpocket - to develop true personal stories that have moved and delighted millions of listeners on the Moth's Peabody Award-winning radio hour and podcast. A leader in the modern storytelling movement, The Moth also inspires thousands of people around the globe to share their stories each year. Now, with 'How to Tell a Story', you will learn how to uncover and craft your own unique stories, like Moth storytellers such as Mike Birbiglia, Rosanne Cash, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Gopnik, Amanda Gorman, Padma Lakshmi, Hasan Minhaj, Tig Notaro, Boots Riley, Molly Ringwald, Krista Tippett, John Turturro, and more. Whether your goal is to make it to The Moth stage, deliver the perfect wedding toast, wow clients at a business dinner, give a moving eulogy, ace a job interview, be a hit at parties, or simply connect more deeply to those around you, stories are essential... The Moth team will help you present your most authentic self to the world - and tell stories that will forge lasting connections with coworkers, clients, friends, and family. Provided by publisher.
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Includes story prompts

Foreword / by Padma Lakshmi
Introduction / by Chenjerai Kumanyika
Part 1. Everyone Has a Story. Chapter 1. Welcome to The Moth. Why "The Moth"? ; Why true stories ; What happens when we listen
Chapter 2. No Notes, No Net. Your very own Moth director ; The rules we play by ; Everyone has a story - yes, even you
Part 2. Developing Your Story. Chapter 3. Mining For Memories. You are the main character ; The kickoff ; Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes ; DECISIONS, decisions ; Look for the OUCH
Chapter 4. The Foundation. Stakes ; Anecdote vs. story ; A big little story ; Finding your arc ; Your one sentence
Chapter 5. The Materials. Narrative stepping stones ; Finding the scenes ; Details ; Backstory ; Up and over
Chapter 6. Magnifying the Emotion. Humor ; Are your ready to tell your story? ; Telling stories about people who have died
Chapter 7. Structuring Your Story. Chronological ; The flashback ; The callback as framing ; When a smaller story carries the weight of a larger story ; Choosing a unique lens
Chapter 8. Beginnings and Endings. And...ACTION! ; Coming in for a landing
Part 3. Telling Your Story. Chapter 9. From Page to Stage. Memorization vs. familiarization ; Say it out loud ; Notes on delivery
Chapter 10. All the World's a Stage. Nerves ; Who is your audience?
Part 4. The Power of Story. Chapter 11. The Ripple Effect. Stories in school ; Stories at work ; Stories with family ; Stories in the world
Chapter 12. Listening. Stories as antidote ; Stories evoke reflection
Afterword / by Sarah Haberman
Acknowledgments
Notes
The Moth pitchline
Story prompts
Notes on programs
Index

Over the past twenty-five years, the directors of The Moth have worked with people from all walks of life - including astronauts, rock stars, Nobel Prize-winners, high school students, dental hygienists, and a retired pickpocket - to develop true personal stories that have moved and delighted millions of listeners on the Moth's Peabody Award-winning radio hour and podcast. A leader in the modern storytelling movement, The Moth also inspires thousands of people around the globe to share their stories each year. Now, with 'How to Tell a Story', you will learn how to uncover and craft your own unique stories, like Moth storytellers such as Mike Birbiglia, Rosanne Cash, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Gopnik, Amanda Gorman, Padma Lakshmi, Hasan Minhaj, Tig Notaro, Boots Riley, Molly Ringwald, Krista Tippett, John Turturro, and more. Whether your goal is to make it to The Moth stage, deliver the perfect wedding toast, wow clients at a business dinner, give a moving eulogy, ace a job interview, be a hit at parties, or simply connect more deeply to those around you, stories are essential... The Moth team will help you present your most authentic self to the world - and tell stories that will forge lasting connections with coworkers, clients, friends, and family. Provided by publisher.

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