The Craft of Storytelling

About this Course

This course reveals the insider secrets you can use to tell stories your audiences will love. Skillful storytelling is critical for captivating, educating, and influencing your audience. Telling great stories is not intuitive for most of us however, which is why so many people struggle with storytelling. You can quickly learn how to tell engaging and effective stories, using time-tested techniques, that will keep your audience on the edge of their seats. "The Craft of Storytelling" covers topics like: Setting the scene Building a dramatic arc Empathizing with your audience Eliminating rabbit trails Locking the conflict The "Ice Road Trucker" effect Employing key delivery techniques Taught in a fun and conversational way, "The Craft of Storytelling" draws from the instructor's experience telling stories in podcasts, radio, print, documentaries, at parties, and live on stage in front of hundreds of people. Learn to unlock the power of your stories and share them with the world.

Created by: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Level: Introductory


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