ELC 004: How To Write Compelling Stories




The eLearning Coach Podcast show

Summary: Lisa Cron, author of Wired For Story, is passionate about the power and value of stories. In this conversation, Lisa will convince you that it is through stories that humans survive and it is through stories that people learn.<br> <br> If you are looking for ways to write irresistible stories and scenarios, listen in for advice from a pro who understands how stories bring meaning to our world.<br> <br> WE DISCUSS:<a href="http://theelearningcoach.com/recs/wired-for-story.html"></a><br> <br> * Real purpose of stories<br> * Dopamine and curiosity<br> * Most important element of a story<br> * Protagonist's inner world<br> * How to grab attention from the start<br> * Pros and cons of story structure<br> * First person or third person?<br> * Common mistakes in storytelling<br> <br> TIME: 30 minutes<br> <br> TRANSCRIPT: Download the [Download not found].<br> <br> RESOURCES:<br> <br> * <a href="http://theelearningcoach.com/recs/wired-for-story.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wired for Story</a> by Lisa Cron<br> * <a href="http://www.wiredforstory.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wired for Story</a> website<br> * <a href="http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/rules-of-story.aspx">The Rules of Story</a> article by Lisa Cron<br> * <a href="http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning2-0/why-you-need-to-use-storytelling-for-learning/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why You Need to Use Storytelling for eLearning</a><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Get the latest articles, resources and freebies once a month plus my free eBook, Writing for Instructional Design. SEND EBOOK NOW