Posts Tagged ‘storytelling’

Open with a Hook: A True Story with 7 Openings

Posted on August 20th, 2009 by by Barbara

 

When I was driving home from California yesterday, I heard the news that legendary 

newsman Don Hewitt had died. One story said that when he got the go ahead to produce 60 Minutes, CBS told him, “Don’t make us …

A Vote for Your Success

Posted on November 4th, 2008 by by Barbara

 

At the end of the late night rally in Orlando last week, Barack Obama talked about stories and told the crowd, “Everyone here has a story. I want your stories to be heard.” 

 Marketing genius Seth Godin blogged today …

Five Tips for Better Storytelling

Posted on October 11th, 2008 by by Barbara

So what does it take to be a great storyteller? The fundamentals are pretty simple.

° Curiosity. Bernice Fitz-Gibbon, who not only produced innovative ad copy, but also trained many successful copywriters, wrote, “I have never known anyone who bounced …

Three Great Reads for Storytellers (and Storylovers)

Posted on September 28th, 2008 by by Barbara

 

I’ve been reading some books written by exquisite storytellers and thought you might want to check them out for yourself (if you can stand all the pleasure).

I was completely enchanted by Geri Larkin’s Plant Seed, Pull Weed. Larkin,