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Mitch Albom: Storytelling Master Shares His Secrets | How I Write

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Oct 8, 2025
In a deep dive into storytelling, bestselling author Mitch Albom shares his secrets from a career that boasts over 40 million book sales. He emphasizes the importance of a central theme and knowing your ending before starting, revealing how to hook readers instantly. Mitch discusses the art of pacing, trimming unnecessary details, and crafting compelling character arcs. He also reflects on writing with humility, capturing universal truths, and treating writing like a disciplined job, all while keeping the reader’s curiosity front and center.
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Serve One Central Idea

  • Decide the one big idea your piece must serve and tether every scene to it.
  • Know your ending or theme early so the story never drifts aimlessly.
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Start With The Ending

  • Know the ending or north star before you write the middle.
  • Endings guide choices and keep the narrative focused as you build the plot.
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Story Skills Learned At The Dinner Table

  • Storytelling skill often comes from lived practice, not formal training.
  • Albom learned pacing and attention-getting at family dinner table storytelling.
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