Story happens in a particular moment. 2. There is a beginning, middle, and end. 3. There are characters to care about and something at stake. 4. Something happens! (a decision is made, an event occurs) 5. As a result of that happening…something came to be. @kindramhall
FOOLPROOF S t o r y t e l l i n g S t r a t e g i e s Set the scene — people & place. DO Include the emotions. Include details. DO DO Be STRATEGIC about those details. DO Rules of the Normal
FOOLPROOF S t o r y t e l l i n g S t r a t e g i e s DO DO DO DON’T Rules of the New Normal Consider this the progress report. Use a detail from the Normal. Offer a directive. Get sloppy at the end.