How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth
(Libby/OverDrive eAudiobook)

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Author
The Moth
Contributors
The Moth Author
Burns, Catherine Narrator, Author
Hixson, Jenifer Narrator, Author
Jenness, Sarah Austin Narrator, Author
Rust, Suzanne Narrator
Published
Books on Tape , 2022.
Status
Available from Libby/OverDrive

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth “From toasts to eulogies, from job interviews to social events, this book will help you with ideas, structure, delivery and more.”—CNNLONGLISTED FOR THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARDOver the past twenty-five years, the directors of The Moth have worked with people from all walks of life—including astronauts, hairdressers, rock stars, a retired pickpocket, high school students, and Nobel Prize winners—to develop true personal stories that have moved and delighted live audiences and listeners of The Moth’s Peabody Award–winning radio hour and podcast. A leader in the modern storytelling movement, The Moth inspires thousands of people around the globe to share their stories each year. Now, with How to Tell a Story, The Moth will help you learn how to uncover and craft your own unique stories, like Moth storytellers Mike Birbiglia, Rosanne Cash, Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Padma Lakshmi, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Tig Notaro, Boots Riley, Betty Reid Soskin, John Turturro, and more. Whether your goal is to make it to the Moth stage, deliver the perfect wedding toast, wow clients at a business dinner, give a moving eulogy, ace a job interview, be a hit at parties, change the world, or simply connect more deeply to those around you, stories are essential. Sharing secrets of The Moth’s time-honed process and using examples from beloved storytellers, a team of Moth directors will show you how to • mine your memories for your best stories• explore structures that will boost the impact of your story• deliver your stories with confidence• tailor your stories for any occasion Filled with empowering, easy-to-follow tips for crafting stories that forge lasting bonds with friends, family, and colleagues alike, this book will help you connect authentically with the world around you and unleash the power of story in your life.

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Format
eAudiobook
Edition
Unabridged
Street Date
04/26/2022
Language
English
ISBN
9780593506295
Subjects
Language Arts
Performing Arts
Self-Improvement
Nonfiction

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Published Reviews

Booklist Review

Since its inception over two decades ago, the Moth storytelling series has created a platform for anyone, from Nobel laureates to teenagers to grandparents, to share their personal stories in front of a live audience (or remotely via radio hour) in order to make connections across our shared human experience. Penned by the Moth's directors and prolific orators, this book--part history of the Moth's success, part storytelling guide--provides everything readers need to share their own personal narratives: not limited to Moth-format live performances, it also includes strategies for eulogies, toasts, business presentations, and conversations over dinner. The authors provide guidance on choosing a story from a lifetime of memories, and on how to edit those memories into powerful emotional arcs. They also offer techniques for effective public speaking. The advice is interspersed with examples of successful Moth stories, and testimonials from the Moth's impressive alumni, including Padma Lakshmi, Chenjerai Kumanyika, Hasan Minhaj, and Mike Birbiglia. This book, like Moth storytelling itself, is humbling and inspiring.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

The Moth., Burns, C., Hixson, J., Jenness, S. A., Rust, S., Salmon, C., Tellers, K., Bowles, M., Lakshmi, P., & Kumanyika, C. (2022). How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth (Unabridged). Books on Tape.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

The Moth et al.. 2022. How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling From The Moth. Books on Tape.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

The Moth et al.. How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling From The Moth Books on Tape, 2022.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

The Moth., Burns, C., Hixson, J., Jenness, S. A., Rust, S., Salmon, C. and Tellers, K. et al (2022). How to tell a story: the essential guide to memorable storytelling from the moth. Unabridged Books on Tape.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

The Moth, et al. How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling From The Moth Unabridged, Books on Tape, 2022.

Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.

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