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Five Storytelling Tips

Last week I blogged about storytelling and its importance to the well-being of children. I was referred to a NYT article from August 2008 that has five tips for telling good stories. Though this article comes at storytelling from a business/career angle, it’s suggestions are useful in any storytelling situation.

The five tips in the article are:
1. Keep it simple
2. Openings and closings are important
3. Be mindful of your story’s spine
4. Make sure not to alienate your audience
5. Tell the truth

You can read the whole article here.


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