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 →
We are now down to the final video in my 17-part Hollywood Tricks of the Trade series, one of the bonus modules included in my Hollywood StorySelling master course. This… read more →
DECEPTION is the 16th in my Hollywood Tricks of the Trade series, one of the most popular bonus modules included in my Hollywood StorySelling course. When a character in a… read more →
Most Hollywood movies have happy endings, just as almost all business stories are about heroes who achieve their goals. You want your prospects to know that by following your process,… read more →
In this 14th of my 17 Hollywood Tricks of the Trade series, I talk about the importance of HIGH STAKES. A simple and effective way to think about high stakes… read more →
The final element of time, and the 13th of my 17-part Hollywood Tricks of the Trade series, is A Ticking Clock. A race against time in any story increases anticipation,… read more →
Announcing the Time Span is the 12th of 17 Hollywood Tricks of the Trade, excerpted from Hollywood StorySelling, Michael Hauge’s new course for speakers, authors, entrepreneurs, consultants and business leaders.… read more →