In these articles, we talk about two aspects of the author’s craft. One aspect is the universal question of what makes good stories good, no matter whether they are spoken or written. We’ll look at the structure of narrative, making stories meaningful, and interesting your readers with different types of story content.
The second aspect of the author’s craft deals with storytelling. At Stories To Tell, we promote story recording to spare you from some of the challenges writers face. Fortunately, unlike fiction writers, you don’t have to “invent”. Our Author’s Guide recommends using story content that you already know from firsthand experience. Your memory and knowledge are great sources of story material, and we’ll help you to select your best, favorite, and most powerful stories.
Creating a memoir, family history, or life story book permits you to exercise plenty of creativity. Craft your stories by relying on the tools you have in abundance – your storytelling skills, your nostalgic reminiscence, and a lifetime’s worth of reflecting on what it all means. Oral storytelling is the ideal vehicle for these skills, and with some thought about technique and craft, you will certainly enhance the way you tell your stories.
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