You may have noticed the message at the bottom of my previous article, inviting you to submit any story questions you’d like me to answer. These can include specific problems… read more →
The emotion you must elicit with your stories will come primarily from the conflict your heroes face – the hurdles and obstacles they must overcome as they pursue their desires,… read more →
Captivating, entertaining dialogue is essential to great storytelling. As I discussed in my previous newsletter entitled “Talk,” what your characters say can add detail, depth, realism, humor, understanding and emotion… read more →
In coaching film and fiction writers as well as speakers, marketers and entrepreneurs, I stand by the principle that stories are universal, and that the same qualities that make movies… read more →
Your success as a storyteller depends on your ability to create IMAGES. Whenever audiences or buyers hear or read a story, they immediately picture what is happening. So it is… read more →
Foreshadowing is the 9th of 17 Hollywood Tricks of the Trade, excerpted from Hollywood StorySelling, my new course for speakers, authors, entrepreneurs, consultants and business leaders. ENJOY! -Michael To learn more go to… read more →
Echoing is the 8th of 17 Hollywood Tricks of the Trade, excerpted from Hollywood StorySelling, my new course for speakers, authors, entrepreneurs, consultants and business leaders. ENJOY! – Michael Click… read more →
Surprise is the 7th of 17 Hollywood Tricks of the Trade, excerpted from Hollywood StorySelling, my new course for speakers, authors, entrepreneurs, consultants and business leaders. Click here to receive Michael’s free 6-Step… read more →
CURIOSITY is the 6th of 17 Hollywood Tricks of the Trade, excerpted from Hollywood StorySelling, my new course for speakers, authors, entrepreneurs, consultants and business leaders. Next week’s “Trick:” SURPRISE ENJOY!… read more →
You know that feeling when we’re privy to a secret no one else knows, or when we have some valuable piece of information others don’t have yet? And that piece… read more →
