Tell your story perfectly
from Improve Your Social Skills by Daniel Wendler
How to Apply This
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Choose the right time for your story.
Your story should fit the mood of the conversation or relate to something someone said. -
Tell personal stories.
Sharing personal stories are a great way to connect with others. -
Start the story with a hook.
Hold the interest of your audience by starting with a statement that catches their attention and cues them into what’s coming up in the story. For example, you can start with, “The most daring thing I ever did was to stand up to a bully who had been intimidating the entire class for two years”. -
Have a clear point.
Is your purpose to entertain or to educate others? -
Use vivid details, not lots of facts.
Add elements of surprise and other descriptive elements to help readers imagine the scene or relate to the issue at hand. -
Share first-hand thoughts and feelings.
When you tell a story about something that happened to you, include how you felt and what you were thinking. -
End your story with a satisfying conclusion.
Stop when you get to the end of your story - don’t drag the ending out.
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