Mar 20, 2024 How I WriteEvery year, 25 million people download Shaan’s podcast. Sure, he’s a brilliant entrepreneur, investor, and writer, but there’s one skill in particular that keeps Shaan’s audience coming back for more: storytelling. And not the kind of storytelling that feels like an IQ contest. (I know you know what I mean.) Shaan tells stories that burst with aliveness, that make readers laugh out loud with joy or fall silent with understanding. And as a result, he’s built more than just a following; he’s built a fandom. In this episode, Shaan reveals every framework he knows for telling stories so well they make your reader go, “Wait, how did they do that?”. And I mean, every framework. You won’t find this in the ole’ self-help aisle. Plus, he shows you exactly how to do it. We deconstruct everything from popular movies to business origin stories to viral Twitter threads. Stories are the #1 way to grab readers’ attention, get them to like you, and ultimately, turn them into fans. And this episode is a masterclass on how to do it. SPEAKER LINKS: Website & Newsletter: https://www.shaanpuri.com/ Twitter: / shaanvp Linkedin: / shaanpuri WRITE OF PASSAGE: Enroll in the Write of Passage Bootcamp: https://writeofpassage.com/enroll PODCAST LINKS: Website: https://writeofpassage.com/how-i-write Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast… Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DjMSbo… TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:45 Binge bank 00:04:30 Storytelling 00:06:30 Best storytellers 00:06:40 Aaron Sorkin 00:07:00 Intention & Obstacle 00:12:30 Hasan Minhaj 00:13:00 Writing vs Speaking 00:16:30 Pacing 00:18:30 Hooks vs Frames 00:20:40 Viral tweets 00:24:30 Mr Beast 00:25:35 Storyworthy 00:27:20 5-second moment of change 00:27:45 Rom-Com 00:29:00 Batman 00:29:45 AirBnb 00:32:30 Origin Stories 00:40:10 Tony Robbins 00:41:45 Transformations 00:43:00 Steven Bartlett 00:44:20 Viral videos 00:47:15 Miss Excel 00:51:20 Change your state & focus 00:56:40 Paul Graham 00:59:00 Advice to writers 01:05:00 Writer’s voice 01:09:40 Dave Chappelle vs Netflix 01:17:00 Distribution 01:20:00 Twitter / X 01:33:00 Theo Von 01:35:00 Writing with humor 01:43:10 Newsletters ABOUT THE HOST: I’m David Perell and I’m a writer, teacher, and podcaster. I believe writing online is one of the biggest opportunities in the world today. For the first time in human history, everybody can freely share their ideas with a global audience. I seek to help as many people publish their writing online as possible.
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“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
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It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world.
There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking, so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, as children do.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
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A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of “A Course in Miracles”
By Marianne Williamson
Marianne Williamson reveals how we each can become a miracle worker by accepting God and by the expression of love in our daily lives. Whether psychic pain is in the area of relationships, career, or health, she shows us how love is a potent force, the key to inner peace, and how by practicing love we can make our own lives more fulfilling while creating a more peaceful and loving world for our children.
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‘I first discovered this book 2 ½ years ago. I specifically say discovered, for it’s like unearthing a treasure. I can’t begin to express the impact this book made upon my life & continues to do so. Williamson explains in vivid detail how thoughts & perception can literally alter your life. Happiness isn’t something we’re innately in contact with, it requires cultivation, something we actively choose every moment of everyday. Anguish & suffering is a part of the human condition, but it doesn’t have to consume your life. Oftentimes modern society is so consumed with success, competition, and acquiring material things, we forget the concept of joy is also a part of the human condition. We have a right to anticipate it, but it doesn’t just saunter up & plop in your lap. It’s labor intensive. I found concrete steps on how to redirect my energies & thoughts, and eventually my reality. What value does life hold if we can not love, permit ourselves to be loved, & be joyful? This book is the ultimate “how to” improve your consciousness book.’
The 6 Essential Questions For Screenwriting – • Storytelling: 6 Essential Questions (More on this topic over on Glenn’s YouTube channel) Glenn Gers has been a full-time professional writer of movies and television for 25 years. His credits include theatrical features, no-budget indies, TV staff and episodes, original movies for cable and streaming, such as BROTHER’S KEEPER (2002), FRACTURE (2007), MAD MONEY (2008) and many more. He has won multiple festival prizes and an Emmy. He provides tips for writing on his Youtube channel Writing For Screens and offers script-consulting via his website Writingforscreens.com. SUBSCRIBE TO GLENN GERS YOUTUBE CHANNEL / @writingforscreens MORE VIDEOS WITH GLENN GERS https://bit.ly/2Rv5lUL CONNECT WITH GLENN GERS https://writingforscreens.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1020896 / @writingforscreens / writing-for-screens-109150117254085 / realglenngers (Affiliates) SAVE $15 ON YOUTUBE TV – LIMITED TIME OFFER https://tv.youtube.com/referral/r0847… ►WE USE THIS CAMERA (B&H) – https://buff.ly/3rWqrra ►WE USE THIS SOUND RECORDER (AMAZON) – http://amzn.to/2tbFlM9 SUPPORT FILM COURAGE BY BECOMING A MEMBER / @filmcourage CONNECT WITH FILM COURAGE http://www.FilmCourage.com http://twitter.com/#!/FilmCourage / filmcourage / filmcourage / filmcourage SUBSCRIBE TO THE FILM COURAGE YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://bit.ly/18DPN37 LISTEN TO THE FILM COURAGE PODCAST / filmcourage-com Stuff we use: CAMERA – This is the camera we have used to film 90+% of our interviews (over 200 interviews and counting) It continues to be our workhorse – http://amzn.to/2u66V1J LENS – Most people ask us what camera we use, no one ever asks about the lens which filmmakers always tell us is more important. This lens was a big investment for us and one we wish we could have made sooner. Started using this lens at the end of 2013 – http://amzn.to/2tbtmOq AUDIO Rode VideoMic Pro – The Rode mic helps us capture our backup audio. It also helps us sync up our audio in post http://amzn.to/2t1n2hx Audio Recorder – If we had to do it all over again, this is probably the first item we would have bought – http://amzn.to/2tbFlM9 LIGHTS – Although we like to use as much natural light as we can, we often enhance the lighting with this small portable light. We have two of them and they have saved us a number of times – http://amzn.to/2u5UnHv *These are affiliate links, by using them you can help support this channel. #writing #screenwriting #screenplay
“Don’t tell me the moon is shining. Show me the glint of light on broken glass.” – Anton Chekov Writers often have different definitions of “showing” and “telling.” I define “telling” as any time in the story when an important moment lacks depth in terms of detail or narrative voice. However, telling can also be an excellent tool for controlling the story’s pacing and delivering important information. In this video, I’ll explore the origins of this advice and why “showing” appeals to audiences on an emotional level. Using examples from popular works and advice from published authors, I’ll outline six strategies you can employ to produce stronger writing: 1. Use evidence to support your claims. 2. Replace the abstract with the concrete. 3. Substitute vague descriptions with specific sensory details. 4. Avoid relying too much on body language. 5. Show emotion through dialogue. 6. Filter observations through the narrative voice. You can read a text version of this video on Medium: / how-to-show-not-tell-the-complete-writing-… Love my channel? Treat me to a cup of coffee at https://ko-fi.com/quotidianwriter. Behind-the-scenes notes for this video: https://www.ko-fi.com/post/Behind-the… My Published Stories and Poems: https://www.quotidianwriter.com/my-wr… Twitter: / quotidianwriter Title and End Music: “Clockwork” by Vindsvept – • Fantasy Music – Vindsvept – Clockwork Background Music by Vindsvept: + “Illuminate” + “The Fae” + “Wildkin Glade” + “Hideaway” + “The Forgotten Forest” + “Lake of Light” + “Winter’s Day” SOURCES “The clues to a great story” TED Talk by Andrew Stanton: https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_stan… “Creative Writing and the New Humanities” by Paul Dawson: https://books.google.com/books?id=r2N… “The Craft of Fiction” by Percy Lubbock: http://www.gutenberg.org/files/18961/… “Nuts and Bolts: ‘Thought’ Verbs” by Chuck Palahniuk: https://litreactor.com/essays/chuck-p… Novel Writing Help blog by Harvey Chapman: https://www.novel-writing-help.com/pr… “How Fiction Writers Can Show Emotions in Their Characters in Effective Ways” by Robin Patchen: http://www.livewritethrive.com/2015/0… “Show, Don’t Tell: What You Need to Know” by Jerry Jenkins: https://jerryjenkins.com/show-dont-tell/ Gail Carson Levine’s blog: https://gailcarsonlevine.com/blog/201… Delilah Dawson’s Twitter feed: / 1086657712518299650 Stewie Writes: http://www.stewiewrites.com More great literary examples on Reedsy: https://blog.reedsy.com/show-dont-tell/ “Understanding Show, Don’t Tell: (And Really Getting It)” by Janice Hardy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0BE4UP/… “The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression” by Becca Puglisi and Angela Ackerman: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07… Introduction (0:00) The Origins of “Show, Don’t Tell” (3:53) 1. Use Evidence to Support Your Claims (5:38) 2. Replace the Abstract with the Concrete (7:20) 3. Substitute Vague Descriptions with Details (10:09) 4. Avoid Relying Too Much on Body Language (12:09) 5. Show Emotion Through Dialogue (15:32) 6. Filter Observations Through the Narrative Voice (17:51) Summary (21:51) Writing Exercise (26:00)
Keep going! Check out the next lesson and practice what you’re learning: https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-2n… Did you know that many stories have a shape? Let’s discuss what that means as we explore the parts of a story. Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We offer quizzes, questions, instructional videos, and articles on a range of academic subjects, including math, biology, chemistry, physics, history, economics, finance, grammar, preschool learning, and more. We provide teachers with tools and data so they can help their students develop the skills, habits, and mindsets for success in school and beyond. Khan Academy has been translated into dozens of languages, and 15 million people around the globe learn on Khan Academy every month. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we would love your help! Donate or volunteer today! Donate here: https://www.khanacademy.org/donate?ut… Volunteer here: https://www.khanacademy.org/contribut… Attributions: “Street Dancing” by Timecrawler 82 is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License, and can be found here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ti…
Nov 9, 2021 Writing ToolsThis video provides students and teachers with a deep understanding of the five story elements. Character, Setting, Plot, Conflict and Theme. These are applicable to short stories and full-length stories. This video perfectly explains story elements for kids, teens, adults, and teachers. Each element of a story is explained in detail and demonstrated through films and books that will appeal to kids of all ages. For a complete guide to story, elements be sure to visit https://literacyideas.com/teaching-st… If you are looking for the webs best collection of free and premium teaching resources be sure to visit https://www.innovativeteachingideas.com
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