The Gist
Mike Pesca’s favorite sentences of 2015 (and mine)
Back in January, Mike Pesca of Slate’s The Gist discussed some of his favorite sentences of 2015. When Pesca attributed the sentence to someone., I included the attribution. Bill Raftery on how he enjoys learning something and immediately sharing it: “That’s why I went into broadcasting rather than espionage.” “It’s easier to condemn than to…
Read MoreA lesson on the importance of stakes in storytelling – Plus the story of the day I posed as a charity worker for nefarious reasons
In my most recent appearance on Slate’s The Gist, I discuss the importance of stakes in storytelling and some of the tricks that I use to build and maintain them throughout the story. Plus, I tell the story of a time when I posed as a charity worker for less-than-charitable reasons and got a lot…
Read MoreSlate’s The Gist appearance: Where to Find the Best Stories
My most recent appearance on Slate’s The Gist features my secret for finding great stories in your life, and even if you’re not a storyteller, for changing your life for the better forever.
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