Comments on: 7 Reasons Writers Are Fools if They Don’t Tell Stories

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:04:36 +0000

Daphne,

I can’t tell you what perfect timing your comment is! I’m giving a presentation on blogging at SFU tonight, and am a bit nervous. I love your words: “Don’t underestimate what you have to offer” — they are EXACTLY what I needed to hear.

Thank you!

Laurie
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By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:19:06 +0000

Lawrie: Talking about yourself is almost NEVER boring to other people. Don’t under-estimate what you have to offer!! -daphne

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 16:05:18 +0000

Hey, Christine, my husband was reading “Made to Stick” — he loved it. But he didn’t tell me that they talked about storytelling…I can definitely see how it would make your point, article, or service sticky!

My problem is, I don’t like to talk about myself. It’s boring! I need to start taking my own advice, and dig into my life for stories that make me sticky…

Thanks for being here!

Laurie
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By: Julie - Fine Tooth Comb

Julie - Fine Tooth Comb — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:46:47 +0000

During my years teaching high school English, I often used personal illustrations/stories to awaken sleepy, uninterested students. If I sensed a lack of interest, I was quick to insert a personal illustration that related to the topic at hand. The students perked up every time.

Thanks for a thought-provoking article!

By: Christine Terwiel

Christine Terwiel — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:14:17 +0000

Interesting blogpost, I think what you write is so true. You might also like to read ‘Made to stick’ by Chip and Dan Heath. They write that for an idea to stick it needs to be unexpected, concrete, credible, emotional and a story.

By: Michelle Salater

Michelle Salater — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:54:05 +0000

I just read an article on a blog marketing website that talked about how this same same principle applies to blog writing--it seems that adding a storyline is crucial to all forms of writing! .-= Michelle Salater´s last blog post ..Emerging Social Media Trends: Interview with Hillel Fuld =-.

By: Jean Sarauer

Jean Sarauer — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:24:21 +0000

Reading a good story in a non-fiction piece usually helps me connect with the experience. Stories tend to highlight common emotions, sensory experiences and universal themes so I can relate to the situation. Once that happens, I'm hooked. .-= Jean Sarauer´s last blog post ..57 Smokin’ Tips to Thaw Blogging Brain Freeze =-.