Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins, 2nd Edition

CHAPTER 14

Point of View

Truly influential storytelling comes from the ability to step into and out of different points of view. This is a matter of developing your ability to jump through time and space so you can “see” your story from multiple points of view. This is a skill that will improve your storytelling in two ways: First, you can find a point of view from which to respect just about any audience. Your listeners will hear this respect in your voice, and you will smooth even the most ruffled fur. Second, you can re-view your most important stories from different points of view. This process richly develops details and depth that change your story from being one dimensional to having three-or even six-dimensional vibrancy, and it invites ...