writing & storytelling
by Rob Tourtelot · updated 14d ago
writing & storytelling
by Rob Tourtelot · updated 14d ago
Find the moment in your story that everyone has been waiting for, then flip that Hourglass and let the sand run.
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I often start my story in one place and end up working my way closer and closer to the end as I revise.
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So you’ve got yourself a five-second moment — a moment of transformation or revelation or realization. This is good. You’re already a better storyteller than most people in the world. Truly. Tell a story about a real moment of meaning from your life — a five-second moment — and people will want to hear more. More good news. You’ve also found the en
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We have moments like this in our lives, when something happens to us and we know it’s important, but can’t explain exactly why. It’s a memory that lingers in our consciousness, a moment that remains locked in our heart; maybe it’s a time in our life that we frequently revisit in dreams.
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When embarking on a great project, start where you are with something small. JAPANESE PROVERB
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- Director George Miller
Always provide a physical location for every moment of your story.
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A story filled with heart and humor. A story that expressed authenticity, vulnerability, and truth. This should be our goal.
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