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.
Master the Art of Storytelling
Stories are so effective that Og Mandino, the late author of the bestselling The Greatest Salesman in the World, says, “If you have a point, find a story.”
Master “the most powerful form of human communication” at Master the Art of Storytelling — a one- to two-day creative-writing course — to your team.
There, they’ll learn to find, develop and write stories that engage readers’ hearts and minds. They’ll help you grab attention, boost credibility, make your messages more memorable — even communicate better.