The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth Over the past twenty-five years, the directors of The Moth have worked with people from all walks of life--including astronauts, rock stars, Nobel Prize-winners, high school students, dental hygienists, and a retired pickpocket--to develop true personal stories that have moved and delighted millions of listeners on the Moth's Peabody Award-winning radio hour and podcast. A leader in the modern storytelling movement, The Moth also inspires thousands of people around the globe to share their stories each year.&nbsp; &nbsp; Now, with How to Tell a Story, you will learn how to uncover and craft your own unique stories, like Moth storytellers such as Mike Birbiglia, Rosanne Cash, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Gopnik, Amanda Gorman, Padma Lakshmi, Hasan Minhaj, Tig Notaro, Boots Riley, Molly Ringwald, Krista Tippett, John Turturro, and more.&nbsp; &nbsp; Whether your goal is to make it to The Moth stage, deliver the perfect wedding toast, wow clients at a business dinner, give a moving eulogy, ace a job interview, be a hit at parties, or simply connect more deeply to those around you, stories are essential. Sharing secrets of their time-honed process and using examples from notable and beloved storytellers, the Moth directors will help you: &nbsp; * Mine your memories for your best stories; * Explore structures that will boost the impact of your story; * Tailor your stories for any occasion. &nbsp; Beyond public speaking, The Moth team will help you present your most authentic self to the world--and tell stories that will forge lasting connections with coworkers, clients, friends, and family.

How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth

Self-Help

Burns, Catherine

The Moth

Bowles, Meg

Hixson, Jenifer

Jenness, Sarah Austin

Tellers, Kate

Motivational

Crown

Catherine Burns

Meg Bowles

Jenifer Hixson

Sarah Austin Jenness

Kate Tellers

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Now in paperback and featuring new material, the definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, from the storytelling experts at The Moth\n“From toasts to eulogies, from job interviews to social events, this book will help you with ideas, structure, delivery and more.”—CNN\nLONGLISTED FOR THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD\nOver the past twenty-five years, the directors of The Moth have worked with people from all walks of life—including astronauts, hairdressers, rock stars, a retired pickpocket, high school students, and Nobel Prize winners—to develop true personal stories that have moved and delighted live audiences and listeners of The Moth’s Peabody Award–winning radio hour and podcast. A leader in the modern storytelling movement, The Moth inspires thousands of people around the globe to share their stories each year.\nNow, with How to Tell a Story, The Moth will help you learn how to uncover and craft your own unique stories, like Moth storytellers Mike Birbiglia, Rosanne Cash, Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Padma Lakshmi, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Hasan Minhaj, Tig Notaro, Boots Riley, Betty Reid Soskin, John Turturro, and more.\nWhether your goal is to make it to the Moth stage, deliver the perfect wedding toast, wow clients at a business dinner, give a moving eulogy, ace a job interview, be a hit at parties, change the world, or simply connect more deeply to those around you, stories are essential. Sharing secrets of The Moth’s time-honed process and using examples from beloved storytellers, a team of Moth directors will show you how to\n• mine your memories for your best stories 
• explore structures that will boost the impact of your story 
• deliver your stories with confidence 
• tailor your stories for any occasion\nNow featuring new prompts for engaging storytelling and filled with empowering, easy-to-follow tips for crafting stories that forge lasting bonds with friends, family, and colleagues alike, this book will help you connect authentically with the world around you and unleash the power of story in your life.

From the storytelling experts at The Moth, an interactive card deck that uses true stories to encourage lively conversations, spark creativity, and improve your public speaking abilities. Since 1997, The Moth has engaged thousands of fans through their celebrated live shows, workshops, and The Moth Radio Hour and The Moth Podcast. A Game of Storytelling features 100 themes, including Love Hurts, Mama Rules, Busted, Fuel to the Fire, Lifelines, Hot Mess, Chemistry, Duped, and many more. Over 300 additional prompts offer riffs on the themes to spark your stories. There are multiple ways to play: * All In: Pull a card and ask everyone at the table to share a story based on the theme and prompts. * Getting to Know You: Each player gets a card and shares a story based on their card's theme and prompts. * Best in Show: Teams of two swap stories based on a card theme and prompts, then decide which story&nbsp; to share with the larger group. * Competitive StorySLAM: The host pulls a card at random then reads the theme and prompts. Players think of a story and pitch it to the group by sharing three key words related to it. The players then vote on which story they want to hear! Use these cards with friends, family, colleagues, classmates, and roommates to connect and revel in the things that make you laugh cry, think deeply, and reimigine the world.

The Moth Presents: A Game of Storytelling

Humor & Entertainment

Puzzles & Games

Clarkson/Potter

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