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5 Ways To Use Storytelling To Make Your Readers Care
If you read things on the internet, you know how blog posts usually go:
- Introduction that clearly includes SEO keywords
- Numbered list with bolded headings
- Action items you’re encouraged to check off today
I’m not hating! Clearly, that’s pretty much the format we’re using here!
But when we stick to blog-posts-as-usual, it’s hard to make our readers care. It’s hard to emotionally engage with a listicle, ya know?
Today, I brought in storyteller extraordinaire Mike Sowden, to help us write things our readers really, actually care about.
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Mini Travel Guide: Iceland
Looking for a travel guide to Iceland? We all know the best travel tips come from locals or people with inside knowledge, so I'm thrilled to share these Iceland travel tips from Heather. She's half-Icelandic and has been leading retreats to Iceland for years! Must go in Iceland Thingvellir This national park is so cool for so many reasons, not the least of which is that is was the seat of the...
True Story: I’m An Orthodox Jew
This is one of many True Story interviews in which we talk to people who have experienced amazing/interesting/challenging things. This is the story of Sara and her faith. Tell us a bit about yourself! I'm an aspiring social worker, chef, photographer, and super-mom who is currently stuck working part-time for an insurance agency while I'm in school. (Don't pity me too much. My boss is nice and...
32 New Things: Go To The Symphony
Every year on my birthday, I make a list of new things I want to try. Some of these things are difficult, some are easy, some are shockingly mundane. You can read about past adventures here. I have never been particularly enamored with live performances. Rather, I want very much to be enamored with live performances, but about half an hour in I usually find myself fussing with the...
How To Fight Fair With Anyone
Whether you're living with friends, strangers or your (usually) sweet and good-tempered lover, disagreements are part of life. Most of us hate confrontation, but it's pretty unavoidable - much like taxes, reality tv, and your cousin's boring wedding. Here are 11 tips that will help you fight fair Avoid words like "never," "always" and "hate" If you really think about it, it's unlikely that your...
True Story: I Paid Off $12,000 Of Debt In 14 Months
This is one of many True Story interviews, in which we talk to people who have experienced interested/challenging/amazing things. This is the story of Yael and her amazing debt-repaying super powers. Tell us a bit about yourself! I'm 24, newly-married and dog-parent to the cutest (and rowdiest) beagle mix around. By day I work in marketing/communications in Canada's capital, and by night I...
32 New Things: Ride A Segway
Every year I compile a list of new things I want to try. Some are difficult, some are weird, some are disappointingly normal. You can read about past adventures here. Ever since Gob rolled onto Arrested Development in his Segway I knew I had to experience this two wheeled wonder of dorkdom for myself. There's actually a Segway tour that runs through my neighborhood and I see them all the time...