Speak Up Storytelling Maire Green: "Grave Shopping"
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Feb 11, 2019 Maire Green, a retired nurse and former schoolteacher with a passion for volunteering, shares her poignant yet humorous experiences while grave shopping for her family. She navigates the emotional landscape of recent losses, mixing light-hearted anecdotes with deeper reflections on mortality and family connections. The conversation touches on the art of storytelling, including the importance of subtlety, audience engagement, and crafting narratives that weave together laughter and heartfelt moments.
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Use Lists to Craft Stories
- Make extensive lists to uncover strong story elements.
- Choose diverse key points: surprising, touching, then humorous for maximum effect.
Power of Subtlety and Suspense
- Subtlety in storytelling can powerfully convey deep themes without explicit statements.
- Small suspenseful sentences build momentum and engage audiences effectively.
Stories Open New Worlds
- Great storytelling often reveals new worlds and perspectives audiences haven't considered.
- Stories with deep worldview differences invite connection and fascination.
