10+ Best Articles on Storytelling
The most useful articles and videos on storytelling from around the web, curated by thought leaders and our community.
Refind focuses on timeless pieces and updates the list whenever new, must-read articles or videos are discovered.
Top 5 Storytelling Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on storytelling by Refind users in 2024 so far.
- 3 rules to express your thoughts so that everyone will understand you
- 12 Short Anecdotes That Entertain and Enlighten
- The Principles of World-Class Brand Storytelling
- Social Media Storytelling Formulas: 11 Quick-Fire Ways to Create Your Stories
- Artificial Intelligence Identifies the Six Main Arcs in Storytelling: Welcome to the Brave New World of Literary…
Videos
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Storytelling with Nancy Duarte: How to craft compelling presentations and tell a story that sticks
Nancy Duarte is the CEO of Duarte Inc. and has helped create over 250,000 presentations for influential business leaders across the globe, including Apple, T...
The Simple Secret to Powerful Stories
What kind of stories are most likely to build trust and overcome resistance? In this delightful talk, communications trailblazer Thaler Pekar shares the surp...
What is ...?
New to #storytelling? These articles make an excellent introduction.
A beginner's guide to scrollytelling
Discover how to tell a compelling and dynamic story using the full power of web design.
What is a story? Storytelling and PR tips for writers and businesses
The media work with stories. Human brains are wired for stories. The ‘story’ is the basic building block of a blog. But what is a story?
How to ...?
How to Do Brand Storytelling in 3 Successful Ways
Discover three ways to do brand storytelling that serves as a differentiator and memorable opportunity to engage an audience – Content Marketing Institute
How to Tell A Story on Social Media
For me, I'm only interested in one thing. The thing that binds us all together. No matter who you are or what your profession is - whether you’re an...
How to Use Psychology to Make Persuasive Video
Nir's Note: This guest post is excerpted from Nathalie Nahai's best-selling book, Webs Of Influence: The Psychology of Online Persuasion. A film, a piece of theatre, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference. It can change the world. - Alan Rickman, Actor What Makes Video Special? Compared to other media types on the web, video is unique in the immediacy with which it can convey a vast amount of emotional and informational content to its viewers. By virtue of the fact that video is an i
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on storytelling—all under 10 minutes.
12 Short Anecdotes That Entertain and Enlighten
A collection of short anecdotes, simple entertaining or enlightening narratives to add to your storytelling repertoire.
«among the most important stories we know are stories about ourselves.»
3 rules to express your thoughts so that everyone will understand you
It can be challenging to express your thoughts clearly. Alan Alda recommends three rules of three for effective and empathic communication.
«Maybe this sounds familiar: You’re expressing a difficult idea, thought, or feeling, and at the moment, it seems to be going well. Your audience is nodding at the appropriate beats. Your cadence has an uncharacteristic flow and eloquence. You even snuck in the world profligate and are 90% sure you used it properly. (Well, 80% sure. Definitely going to look it up later.)»
The Principles of World-Class Brand Storytelling
Hero, setting, plot—and how to combine them to bring your story to life
Artificial Intelligence Identifies the Six Main Arcs in Storytelling: Welcome to the Brave New World of Literary…
Is the singularity upon us? AI seems poised to replace everyone, even artists whose work can seem like an inviolably human industry. Or maybe not.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on storytelling.
In Praise of Failure and Storytelling: A Conversation with Costica Bradatan
Costica Bradatan speaks with Julien Crockett about his new book “In Praise of Failure: Four Lessons in Humility.”...
«Are there unique qualities to today’s definition of “failure”? Or, putting it another way, how would you define today’s “loser”?»
“You don’t get it. You aren’t the point.”
The surprising reason why your brand sucks at storytelling, and what to do about it.
Creating Stories That Stick: How Marketers Can Win With Story
Learn why stories can work for marketers and discover the four key components every story needs to be effective.
The 8 Major Forces Shaping the Future of the Global Economy
This special feature uses powerful charts and infographics to visualize the eight major forces that are shaping our global economy and the business landscape.
Social Media Storytelling Formulas: 11 Quick-Fire Ways to Create Your Stories
People want to hear stories, not information, numbers, or features. Here're 11 surefire storytelling formulas to help you tell your social media stories.
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