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Storytelling in depth: Nothing to it but to do it

I was a storyteller at the Arc Light Stories event on Saturday. I told a 10-minute story about a big influence on my life, my father.

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Storytelling in depth: The craft

Organizers of Arc Light Stories don’t let their charges perform without some guidance. They offer nine storytelling tips to beginners like me.

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Storytelling in depth: Characters we know by heart

Puppets make everything better, including the hero’s journey from Joseph Campbell.

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Storytelling in depth: The trouble with acts

Even the Hulk understands that acts don’t make a story, but actions do.

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Storytelling in depth: Comedy in 8 easy steps

Dan Harmon’s story structure has eight steps that he follows closely, a structure that has served him well in television, Web and film.

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Storytelling in depth: Why Woody and Buzz matter

The 22 guidelines from Pixar serve as starting points for discussion on building compelling stories.

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The modern storyteller

Telling stories is how I’ve made my living for many years, whether in print, on the air or online. Telling a good story will help you stand out.

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Mail call!

How to make room in your Inbox for email that matters most.

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As you’re putting together your editorial calendar for 2014 …

As you and your colleagues map out great stories to share next year, consider these questions to make your editorial calendar as successful as possible.

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The rice dish that wasn’t a turkey

My friend Jen Barnett shared this Thanksgiving tale in her Freshfully company newsletter.

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