Long Story Short
by Leitman, Margot · 110 highlights
Look around you! Look out the window. Go for a walk. Go to a movie. Go to a museum. Go see a show. Read a book. Go to the library. Take the Circle Line. Have a conversation.
Instead of telling the story of what an asshole your college boyfriend was, tell the story of what a fool you were for staying with him.
In storytelling, it’s all about you.
“Oh, he doesn’t remember because he has his own life
Storytelling isn’t about bashing someone else; it’s about being brave enough to share your story and make others feel better about their own lives.
me, books have always been a way to feel less alone while being alone.
A:People will care about your life as long as it relates somehow to their own life.
A:People will care about your life as long as it relates somehow to their own life. If you keep your story universal, the audience will be on board. Simply
A:People will care about your life as long as it relates somehow to their own life. If you keep your story universal, the audience will be on board.
don’t worry about laughs. They will come naturally. And if they don’t come at all, that’s okay too. Not all stories are funny.
If you ain’t desperate at some point in your life, you ain’t interesting. —JIM CARREY,
By admitting she was less than perfect, she got me on her side.
A:Don’t make up your story. You know when a person is lying to you. Their eyes get shifty, and they speak at a higher volume or a faster pace.
People lie because they think it will be funnier or more interesting.
In storytelling, you will be celebrated for revealing the truth.
Often we think the truth isn’t interesting enough. I assure you it is.
It’s not okay to fabricate the plot of your story; it is okay to make the unimportant details more specific.
A:It’s often a good idea to narrow down the number of characters in your story. Remember, you are the star. It’s all about you!
If there are too many people in your story who all represent the same thing, combine them into one.
Try coming up with fun nicknames for the people in your stories.