Storytelling: Why starting with the "stuck point" creates intense stories

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Recorded07 May 2022

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We often believe that stories have a sequence. First, this happens, then that happens and then something else shows up. And while that belief is generally true, the heart of the story is the "stuck point". You know it's powerful because the audience sits up upright. If you were to stop or even pause long enough, they'd be asking, "What happened next?" Do you get the "What happened next" with your stories? To get a consistent "what happened next" we need the power of the "stuck point". Let's find out more in this podcast. Next Step: Read or listen to: Three Unknown Secrets of Riveting Story Telling

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