The right way to Inform a Story: The Important Information to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Now in paperback and that includes new materials, the definitive information to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, from the storytelling consultants at The Moth
“From toasts to eulogies, from job interviews to social occasions, this guide will allow you to with concepts, construction, supply and extra.”—CNN
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Over the previous twenty-five years, the administrators of The Moth have labored with folks from all walks of life—together with astronauts, hairdressers, rock stars, a retired pickpocket, highschool college students, and Nobel Prize winners—to develop true private tales which have moved and delighted stay audiences and listeners of The Moth’s Peabody Award–successful radio hour and podcast. A pacesetter within the trendy storytelling motion, The Moth evokes hundreds of individuals across the globe to share their tales annually.
Now, with The right way to Inform a Story, The Moth will allow you to learn to uncover and craft your personal distinctive tales, like Moth storytellers Mike Birbiglia, Rosanne Money, Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Padma Lakshmi, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Tig Notaro, Boots Riley, Betty Reid Soskin, John Turturro, and extra.
Whether or not your aim is to make it to the Moth stage, ship the right wedding ceremony toast, wow shoppers at a enterprise dinner, give a transferring eulogy, ace a job interview, be a success at events, change the world, or just join extra deeply to these round you, tales are important. Sharing secrets and techniques of The Moth’s time-honed course of and utilizing examples from beloved storytellers, a group of Moth administrators will present you methods to
• mine your reminiscences in your greatest tales
• discover buildings that can increase the influence of your story
• ship your tales with confidence
• tailor your tales for any event
Now that includes new prompts for partaking storytelling and full of empowering, easy-to-follow suggestions for crafting tales that forge lasting bonds with buddies, household, and colleagues alike, this guide will allow you to join authentically with the world round you and unleash the ability of story in your life.
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An inspiring and entertaining assortment of unforgettable true tales about discovering sudden magnificence in life’s transitions. “Fantastic.” —Michiko Kakutani, New York Instances Celebrating the twentieth anniversary of storytelling phenomenon The Moth, 45 unforgettable true tales about threat, braveness, and going through the unknown, drawn from one of the best ever advised on their phases A brand new assortment of unforgettable true tales about discovering the energy to face the unattainable, drawn from the easiest ever advised on its phases
Writer : Crown; Reprint version (April 25, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 059313902X
ISBN-13 : 978-0593139028
Merchandise Weight : 2.31 kilos
Dimensions : 5.14 x 0.73 x 7.96 inches
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Samantha Fox –
Useful
If you are looking to learn how to tell a story that is truthful, honest, and connects with people, this book is for you.The book is well written with short sections and short chapters to appeal to those of us with shorter attention spans, but not so short that you lose the “distance” readers.Every chapter is well crafted to feed into the next. There are summary pages that help you review and deepen the points of the chapter (they are not a good substitute for reading the book).This would be a great book for professors to assign to their students in a speaking, writing, and/or composition course. *If you or someone you love is struggling to get out of academia, tell them: it gets better. Stop the violence against faculty!
Fred –
Speaking techniques & motivation excellent
Speaking techniques & motivation excellent.
claire –
Excited to read this!
Not a big deal but it came a little ripped and dented.
Keith J. Johnston – Author of A Garage Full of Ferraris –
Very thorough and helpful.
A complete end to end formula for how to tell effective and interesting stories
thezwomann –
This book is so good, I bought it twice.
First, I purchased it on Audible and listened. It’s so engaging, and the examples feature live audience performances at Moth gatherings. You will definitely want to get a copy of the audio book. As I continued listening, I slowly realized that there were so many “how to” sections featuring tips on what to do and what not to do that I had to get my hands on a print edition…which I did. So, now I have two copies, and it’s the best investment I’ve made in a while. The audio is so entertaining, engaging, and insightful; the written copy is the perfect writer’s reference guide. Highly recommend.
Brian M. Berger –
A delightful foray into storytelling
I will likely never have the courage to tell a story at The Moth, but that doesn’t mean knowing how to tell a story with conviction, confidence, and efficiency is without merit. We all know someone who meanders, loses the plot, and sometimes frustrates all those in attendance, and this book could actually help even those who struggle carrying a normal conversation. This book acts as an entertaining primer into storytelling, but also acts as a guide on how to be a more effective conversationalist. The applications are relevant to anyone that wants to interact with other people in the best way possible. And yes, there are stories which are delightful. It’s worth your time.
Cpl Selky Sohail –
âHow to tell a very specific kind of storyâ
Iâm rating at 3 stars because itâs incredibly niche. Laugh >>> Cry. If you want to tell a TRUE PERSONAL story that has personal meaning, make it honest, entertaining and funny, while also making it hit home, then this is your manual.I was looking for broader structure on the craft of storytelling, but this feels like a workshop in preparation for going on stage and baring your heart to an audience about an experience that changed you. Every story gets punctuated with a clever one-liner that succinctly summarizes your growth as a person. âMaybe the real treasure was the friends we made along the way.âPerhaps itâs my own upbringing and how storytelling was a tool to grow me, especially in my formative years, but stories, even true personal stories, do not necessarily need to round out to some personal growth moment in order to be powerful. The ones I reflect on often simply expose truth about the world around us; reality cleverly reveals its nature to us in a trillion tiny teaching moments, if youâre quick enough to catch it. And if youâre a good storyteller, you can give that shred of insight to others that they may accept as truth, and perhaps even do it in a way that explains you as person.There is some useful stuff in here about the power of storytelling that is transferable to stuff outside of a Moth recital scenario. Mostly though I just resent that I cannot listen to a Moth story now without hearing the guidance from this book and perceiving the stories as a more involved fill-in-the-blank
April –
For Anyone Who Loves The Moth and Wants to Be A Better Storyteller
Ok, now I feel like I can throw my name into the hat at a Moth story slam. I have been a long-time fan of The Moth and this is the behind-the-scenes look that I have been longing for. The writers go deep into the mechanics of what makes a great story and there are so many ideas and tips that I found surprising and would have not considered. Makes you really look at your own material in a new way. Definitely recommend this for anyone who wants to tell a Moth story, or even just kill it at the next dinner party.
David Rutledge –
This is one of those books you won’t struggle to read or get bogged down in. If you are genuinely interested in the human dynamics of both storytellers and their audience (or reader), you will find lots of valuable material herein â plus insightful and humorous moments to make you happy you made the purchase.
Sam –
Ensina como refletir e criar seu story telling de forma a ser interessante. Entretanto tem bastante estória de como o moth surgiu, como é o estilo deles e demora um pouco a chegar realmente ao assunto. Reforça de maneira excessiva o que fazer o que torna um pouco maçante a leitura.
Gisela Konrad –
Sehr narrativ, weniger ein Anleitungsbuch
Uju A. –
Engaging, instructional, sympathetic, powerful and moving. Exactly like The Moth stories themselves. A really useful guide to the art of telling stories and a reminder that all of us have many stories worth telling. Highly recommend.
J –
Despite its promising blurb, the book proved to be a considerable waste of time. It fell short of delivering the creative spark and valuable insights I had anticipated. Instead of offering fresh perspectives on storytelling or profound anecdotes to fuel the imagination, it was largely a collection of underwhelming narratives that failed to inspire. For authors hoping to find a wellspring of creativity, “The Moth” regrettably falls short and might leave you searching for a more enriching source of inspiration.