The Craft of Storytelling

Course Description

"The Craft of Storytelling" is an engaging, self-paced online course that unveils the secrets behind the powerful tool of storytelling. This four-week learning experience is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to captivate, educate, and influence your audience through compelling narratives. Whether you're interested in public speaking, social media, creative writing, or enhancing your everyday communication, this course will help you unlock the art of storytelling and learn how to craft narratives that keep your audience on the edge of their seats.

What Students Will Learn

  • Finding and identifying good stories
  • Understanding audience preferences in storytelling
  • Constructing a dramatic arc
  • Implementing the "Ice Road Trucker" effect
  • Designing effective story structures
  • Establishing key story elements
  • Eliminating unnecessary digressions
  • Strategizing story delivery
  • Crafting impactful endings

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course, making it accessible to anyone interested in improving their storytelling abilities.

Course Topics

  • Setting the scene for captivating stories
  • Building and maintaining dramatic tension
  • Empathizing with your audience
  • Eliminating unnecessary details and digressions
  • Locking in conflict to drive the narrative
  • Employing key delivery techniques
  • Adapting storytelling for various mediums
  • Overcoming stage fright and enhancing public speaking skills
  • Learning from successful storytellers
  • Understanding and avoiding common storytelling pitfalls

Who This Course Is For

  • Public speakers looking to enhance their presentations
  • Content creators seeking to improve their narrative skills
  • Aspiring podcasters and radio personalities
  • Writers aiming to sharpen their storytelling abilities
  • Professionals wanting to boost their communication skills
  • Anyone interested in becoming a more engaging conversationalist

Real-World Applications

  • Deliver more engaging presentations at work
  • Create compelling content for social media and digital platforms
  • Improve creative writing for various mediums
  • Enhance ability to connect with others in social situations
  • Develop more effective marketing and branding narratives
  • Craft memorable speeches for special occasions
  • Improve overall communication skills in daily life

Syllabus

Module One: Introduction to Storytelling

  • What Audiences Want in a Story
  • What Events Make for a Good Story?
  • Finding Stories

Module Two: Building Your Story

  • The Dramatic Arc
  • Structural Models
  • Establishing Key Elements
  • Ending Your Story

Module Three: Delivery

  • Change everything you're doing
  • Emphasizing key moments
  • Learning from other Storytellers
  • Dealing with Stage Fright

Module Four: Addressing Common Issues

  • What Makes for a Bad Story
  • Fundamental principles of Stories
  • Becoming a Great storyteller

By enrolling in "The Craft of Storytelling," you'll gain access to a wealth of knowledge and practical techniques that will transform your ability to tell engaging, impactful stories. This course combines the instructor's extensive experience in various storytelling mediums with proven methodologies to help you develop your unique voice and style. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your communication skills, captivate your audience, and share your stories with the world in a truly memorable way.