Your Story, Well Told: Creative Strategies to Develop and Perform Stories that Wow an Audience

by Corey Rosen, Patrick Combs (Foreword)

“Corey Rosen's book is a great resource. I know I will return to it again and again for ideas, inspiration, and entertainment.” ― Samantha Harris , cohost of Dancing with the Stars and Entertainment Tonight and author of  Your Healthiest Healthy
2021 International Book Awards finalist in Self-Help: Motivational
#1 New Release in Speech and Public Speaking Learn the art of telling stories and make the sale, land the client, propose a toast, or impress a date. Corey Rosen is an Emmy-award winning writer and actor with years of experience as a skilled story telling coach. His book is Jam-packed with some of the best story telling strategies out there.
Telling stories well is a skill we all need.  We’ve all got stories to tell─but how do you make your story the best? In his book, Moth veteran and master teacher Corey Rosen inspires you to tell your story. Using the best storytelling techniques from improvisational theatre, Rosen designs an accessible guide for all ages and skill levels. Crafted to help ordinary people tell extraordinary stories, this laugh out loud handbook covers everything from how to tell a good story to going off script.
Learn how to sell yourself through the art of telling stories.  The best story telling uses improvisation to enthrall, entertain, and keep audiences on edge. Laugh along with tales of performance triumphs (and disasters) and explore ways to tell your story with confidence and spontaneity. From brainstorming and development to performance and memorization techniques, learn how to tell a good story with:
If you’re ready to sell the story straight or enjoyed books like  Stories That Stick ,  Long Story Short , or  Storyworthy , you’ll love Y our Story, Well Told .

Genres: Nonfiction, Writing

240 pages, Paperback

Published March 30, 2021

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loads of material out there helping you write good stories this is different filling a gap on this valuable skill telling your story. Stories are built into everything, if you can tell a good story you can influence, train, encourage, guide who ever you choose. If you have the story but tell it wrong there is no point, this book guides you to telling your story. How to do it well and building blocks behind story telling too.

[Carl Bluesy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is is a good book on writing if it is the first book you reed about writing. This main thing I notice is that I’ve read everything this book had in other book on writing, but the other book was more thorough.

If you needed I easy introduction into writing or have never read a book on writing then this is a good place to start. If you want something more in-depth or have read books on writing, then I do t think you will fine what your looking for here.

[Corey Rosen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a joy to write and I know it will give you joy to read and inspire others to tell their stories, well!

[Wes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderfully and thoughtfully written. I think everyone could benefit from Chapter 5 regarding "Giving and Receiving Feedback" regardless of your field.

I even found insights in chapters that I presumed would not overlap with my goals as a screenwriter, such as the last section about hosting your own event: I felt the tension of creating the space (casting, structuring the show, marketing, etc) along with the duties of hosting a large event and the victory of vamping for a theater with 1400 people when the sound goes out, how could you possibly maintain or even gain momentum for the show in such a difficult situation?? Well, obviously you just--read the book to find out.

Overall a great read with a lot of insight about storytelling, along with some very memorable stories. Nice work, will definitely be recommending to others!

[Jerry Rosen · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an educator at a University in Rochester, I found this book a valuable source of practical information for anyone who needs to keep the attention of a listener or an audience. We all tell stories about things that happened to us or to others, and most of the time, we just relate facts in the order in which they occur. That can be boring. Knowing how to tell that same story in a manner that "hooks" a listener on your every word enables one to convince, sell an idea or product, or gain someone's trust in you, is an art. The author shows many examples from his own personal experiences, and even failures, and employs enjoyable games and exercises to sharpen the reader's skills. A must read well worth the modest investment.

[Blaine Strickland · Rating 4 out of 5]

I listened to this book via Audible. The author is a professional storyteller and an avid fan of story slams. Much of the book relates to determining, building, practicing and then performing your story. It contains several improv exercises aimed at getting you to think outside the box as you craft your story. There are several references offered along the way. For me, this was interesting but not compelling.

[Jeff Bobin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A basic outline of how to pull together material and put it into a story that people will want to listen to. Each chapter has thought provoking questions and ideas for group discussion as you build your story with others.

[Roger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Worth revisiting whenever the storytelling bug bites.

[Hope Timberlake · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an entertaining, fun and practical guide to learning - and practicing - the elements of storytelling. I particularly love the games, exercises and stories about and by the author's kids!