The Great Creators with Guy Raz Storytelling Secrets from Michael Lewis (The Big Short, Moneyball, The Blind Side)
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Jun 11, 2024 
Michael Lewis, famous for 'The Big Short' and 'Moneyball', shares storytelling secrets. He discusses ideas gathering, narrative structure, and overcoming distractions. Learn from his MasterClass on storytelling for a deeper dive into his techniques.
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Using Manila Folders for Ideas
- Michael Lewis keeps many physical manila folders to jot down promising ideas regularly.
- This helps him remember potential stories without losing inspiration for future projects.
Characters Must Forget Themselves
- Michael Lewis looks for characters who mystify their own importance and don't see themselves as characters.
- This authentic humility keeps his interest and helps create compelling stories.
The Blind Side Unexpected Origin
- The Blind Side story began unexpectedly during a visit to a childhood friend in Memphis.
- Michael Lewis discovered Michael Oher there and realized the story about his value in football was worth telling.