Ten Ways to Become a Magnetic Storyteller By Mike Moore

People love to be told stories but are easily turned off when they are told poorly.

Here are ten effective tips to make sure your stories are told well and captivate

your listeners.

1. Be on the lookout for stories throughout your day. Stories are everywhere so

carry a notepad with you and jot the storyline down in point form. Flesh it out

later.

2. Know the story you are going to tell.

3. Keep it short, crisp and flowing.

4. Don’t be afraid to make it your own.

5. Tell the story don’t read it. Anyone can read a story not everyone can tell a

story well.

6. Use your voice for dramatic effect.

7. Never let a story drag on and on.

8. Don’t get bogged down with detail.

9. Insert stories into general conversation whenever you get the chance.

I heard the other day...

I read in the paper recently about...

I saw a man/woman in the coffee shop and....

These are just a few of the many ways to insert your story into conversation.

10. Never explain your story to your listeners. Let the story speak for itself.

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A Life Lesson Story For Teachers

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Storytelling is an invaluable  skill for teachers, speakers and parents. We never give up our love for stories. Here is one for you to try out with your class, audience or family.

Two Merchants
In an ancient and far away city there lived two successful and
very competitive merchants who hated one another and were
constantly trying to better each other.
One night a messenger from God  visited one of the merchants
and told him that he was instructed to grant him one wish and
one wish only.
There was only one condition attached to the granting of the
wish. Whatever the merchant wished for,the other merchant
would receive double his wish.
The merchant pondered his decision while the angel waited
patiently.
After a short time the merchant looked at the angel with a
slight smile on his face and said, " Make me blind in one eye."

Remember to let the story speak. Listen and ask leading questions but don't preach on the story.

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