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All tagged Storytelling
Pixar Shorts: A Masterclass in Storytelling
How keeping the key emotion in mind is Pixar’s secret storytelling weapon.
How to become a storytelling expert
A list of helpful resources to set you on your merry way.
Aristotle’s ‘Poetics’
What can an Ancient Greek philosopher teach us about storytelling?
The Six Universal Emotions
Does your story trigger at least one of these?
Narrative Fallacy
How the human brain constructs more cause and effect scenarios than exist in reality.
The Curiosity Gap
Why the ‘cliffhanger’ in a story is just so irresistible.
The importance of a good headline
If you want your story to stand out make sure it’s got a headline that packs a punch.
Storyboarding
A tried and tested technique invented by Disney in the 1930s.
Archetypes In Storytelling
Why we see similar characters time and time again in different stories.
Chekhov's Gun
If it has no dramatic significance then it shouldn’t be there.
The Protagonist
The driving force at the heart of any narrative.
Your Audience
Your audience are the most important part of a story. Ignore them at your peril.