60 Seconds: My Story Skills Workshop Raised an "Ah Ha!" - You Bring the Story to Life.

<p>Hello to you in <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/queensland/mount-louisa-crest-track?u=i">Mount Louisa, Australia</a>!</p><p>Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds, your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that.</p><p>Recently I taught a story skills workshop. We delved into a 7-element story structure that sets up a beginning to establish a routine, a conflict that breaks the routine, a climax that resolves the conflict, and a resolution. It’s a practical tool you can use to convey a story anytime, anywhere, in any setting, for any purpose. Guaranteed.</p><p>One of us remarked that a “one-size fits all” framework was dubious at best. Think about it. We have a fixed number of musical notes and yet we create whole symphonies. We have a fixed number of vowels and consonants and yet we create whole languages. A story depends on a structure like your body depends on your bones. What makes the same story different is the teller’s interpretation; that’s what brings it to life. You interpret the story. You give it meaning. You say what it’s about. Otherwise, it’s just a list of words on a frame.      </p><p><i>This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. <strong>Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, including Android, and join us next time! </strong>You’re invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more</i>: <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p><p>Production Team: <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a></p><p>Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & <a href="https://www.nightheron.com">Night Heron Music</a></p><p>All content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit