Websites, books and tools

Writing for Story
Craft Secrets of Dramatic Nonfiction by a Two-Time Pulitzer Prize Winner
Jon Franklin deconstructs his award-winning stories.
Corporate Legends and Lore
The Power of Storytelling as a Management Tool
Peg C. Neuhauser shows how storytelling can strengthen the culture and spirit of the workplace.
The Power of Myth
Masters of narrative nonfiction — including “Survivor” creator Mark Burdett — turn to Joseph Campbell’s work for insights on how to make their stories more powerful and meaningful.
Everything you need to know about storytelling, in 5 minutes
It just takes three elements and two questions, says Tommy Tomlinson, staff writer for Sports on Earth.
The essence of story, in a 358-word song
Tell a story like “Ode to Billie Joe,” suggests Tommy Tomlinson.
Five Elements of a Story
Flocabulary — hip-hop in the classroom — brings you this song covering the five main elements of a story: setting, plot, characters, conflict and theme.
Storytelling with Gordon Lightfoot (yep, that’s right)
Tell a story like “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” suggests Tommy Tomlinson.