6. The story you tell is what sells your
product.
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If done right
9. If done wrong
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10. “You may tell a tale that takes up residence in
someone's soul, becomes their blood and self and
purpose. That tale will move them and drive them
and who knows what they might do because of it,
because of your words. That is your role, your gift.”
– Erin Morgenstern, Night Circus
11. Your character and reputation as a story teller will follow you no matter
where you go.
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They will determine the people you meet and the people
that want to meet you.
13. “Character is like a tree and reputation is
like a shadow. The shadow is what we
think of it; the tree is the real thing” –
Abraham Lincoln
14. Being able to tell a story will effect your growth in
the industry. It will determine how you progress.
15. Seeing who you were then, who you
are now
and who you will become…
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16. “When you re-read a classic you do not see
in the book more than you did before. You
see more in you than there was before.” –
Clifton Fadiman
18. I have years of experience as a story
teller and a writer. I’ve written my fair
share of stories; good, bad and ugly,
honing in on my craft and getting my
chops.
“Amateurs sit and wait for
inspiration, the rest of us get up
and go to work.” – Stephen
King
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19. 1. The story you tell is what will sell your product (if
done right).
2. Your character and reputation, they will follow
you no matter where you go.
3. Your growth, which will determine
where where and how you progress.
The Big Idea: Despite the medium, the ability to tell a story is important if you wish to have a fruitful career in the entertainment industry.
The Big Idea Continued
Transition to the first supporting point.
Supporting Point One: The story is what sells your product.
Supporting Point One: If the supporting point is done right you will have you audience/consumers attention.
However…
Supporting Point One: If done wrong, you will lose them.
Supporting Point One: Closer/Quote 1
Supporting Point Two: Your character and reputation, they will follow you no matter where you go. They are who you are and how people see you.
Supporting Point Two: It will determine the people you meet and the people that want to meet you. Who you know and who they know are important, never forget to its about networking.
Supporting Point Two: Closer/Quote 2
Supporting Point Three: The ability to tell a story will effect your growth. It will determine where and how you progress.
Supporting Point Three: Past, Present and Future Self
Supporting Point Three: Closer/Quote 3
Why should your audience listen to you? Explain your ethos (Credibility):
Why should you listen to me? I’ve been a storyteller and a writer for most of my life (age eight to current) and I’ve written my fair share of stories that were good and bad (the latter preceded the former as I got my chops as a writer) and by the end of the year (2013) I will have my first novel published (mystery, horror and contemporary fantasy genres).
Summarization of three main points: 1. The story you tell is what will sell your product. 2. Your character and reputation, they will follow you no matter where you go. 3. Your growth, which will determine where and how you progress in your given field.
