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The most effective storytellers know that the best stories aren’t the longest or the most thrilling. It’s knowing which details are the most important—what details absolutely must be there and what can be taken out completely.
🔥🔥 Yes! I think of comedians specifically here.
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It's all about distilling the essence and focusing on the impactful details that truly resonate with the audience. Less is more!
Such a great reminder. I'm guilty of providing loooooots of context to try to explain when the point can usually (read: always) come across simpler and quicker!
words matter so much to me. I am so careful when writing, way better than speaking. I'm like a serpentine story-teller.
This makes me feel a lot better about how I tell stories LOL. I've had to learn to add stuff back in rather than just having bullet points.
Kill your darlings (or alternatively: save them for another time) 🥰 hahah
Yep- one of the most important lessons learned in writing courses!
As a side hobby, I love writing microfiction because it forces you to distill the story down to the essentials and still carry meaning. It really makes you think hard about what is necessary to make an impact, and what is taking up unnecessary space.
They tell you to tell your story. I show you how. 🧡 Brand, story & content strategist for purpose-led founders & startups who want to turn ideas into influence and influence into impact | Workshop Facilitator | Speaker
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