Our Top 5 Talks About Storytelling
“A story is a trick for sneaking a message into the fortified citadel of the human mind.”
When learning any new skill it helps to seek the advice of experts.
They function as convenient vehicles for accelerating your understanding of whatever you want to know more about.
Like storytelling, for example.
The good news is the internet is an excellent place to track down wisdom from some of the world’s best.
So what are you waiting for?
Find some time and a quiet space and enjoy these 5 fabulous talks:
1. The Clues To A Great Story
Andrew Stanton has worked at the highly regarded animation company Pixar since 1990. There, he wrote, directed, and produced some of the world’s most-loved animated films, including Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and WALL-E. He shares his secrets to making great stories in his TED talk, which has been viewed more than 3 million times.
2. The Magical Science Of Storytelling
David JP Phillips' talk is full of good stories and peppered with humorous moments. In it, he shares some of the key neuroscience behind storytelling. He explains that we actually 'feel' great stories because they promote the release of the endorphin dopamine and other hormones into our bloodstream. Spooky!
3. Catch Me If You Can
You may have seen a Hollywood movie with the same title. The story of Frank Abagnale Jr.'s life is stranger than fiction. Ok, so this one’s not specifically about storytelling as such, but it is an example of a masterful storyteller at work. It’s incredible how the time seems to fly watching what is, in reality, quite a long talk.
4. The Mystery Box
J.J. Abrams created the popular TV show Lost and directed movies such as Cloverfield and the new Star Trek. In his TED talk, he discusses the importance of curiosity in storytelling. Describing the influence of his grandfather on him as a young boy, he recalls how he was always fascinated with knowing how things work.
5. The Mystery Of Storytelling
Julian Friedmann is a publisher with 40 years of experience working with writers. He mentions some important lessons he's learnt during that time, such as what makes for a good story. Friedman passionately believes the key to better storytelling is understanding that it is more about the audience than the writer.
Are there any other talks out there worth sharing? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
