FinCon 15: Engage Your Audience With The Best Storytelling Techniques
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Once upon a time there was ___. Every day, ___.
One day ___. Because of that, ___. Because of that, ___.
Until finally___.
Nobody cares:
• If her name was Barbara or Joyce• Whether she worked in payroll or
accounting• If you saw her in a Chilis, or no wait,
was it Applebees?
McDonald’s will not serve breakfast late. There are no other rules, though.
Homeless guy living in the bathroom? Cool.
People throw up in line? Cool.
But two minutes late? No eggs.
I can’t think of anything worse after a night of drinking than waking up next to someone and not being able to remember…
…their name, …or how you met…or why they’re dead
1. Keep it short2. Don’t forget basic story structure3. Avoid the dreaded forgotten details4. Keep it moving5. Don’t “Kanye” your story6. Use humor competently7. Have an ending