Wow! You sure came up with a lot of food for thought. The line "What is the unheard story you tell yourself?" is enough to write several books about. Don't get me started about this.
I like your definition of deep, meaningful communication, but I'd add the concept of change. It could be included in Larry Brooks' idea of conflict or Lisa Cron's suggestion that change is part of story when someone is in pursuit of a goal.
I suppose the phrase 'deep, meaningful communication' automatically includes change - otherwise it wouldn't be meaningful - right?
We could go on and on, but loved your post. It gave me lots to think about and I love thinking and re-thinking concepts. Thanks.
Thanks, @katebenzin, for your thoughful reply. When I reply to posts, I usually try to add something reflective to show the poster and others that I've truly read it and digested it. And, if I can, I try to further the conversation or add an insight or twist of my own.
I'm glad that line, What is the unheard story you tell yourself struck a chord with you. I was hoping it would cause reflection in some.
I caught your link in 17in17 but my application had not yet been approved. I read it, and enjoyed, and can now follow you here... You've produced a well organized, thoroughly researched and documented piece, here. If this is a sample of your other work, I'll be following that with interest, too. --One of the first things they stress in schooling for sales copy is that Stories sell! You've neatly nailed down the reason WHY!
Reading the title of your article, I didn't think it would take long to discuss what a story is. However, as you went deep into the subject I realized just how complex explaining the definition can be. I like your outcome, though. Deep, meaningful communication sounds like a good choice!
Wow! You sure came up with a lot of food for thought. The line "What is the unheard story you tell yourself?" is enough to write several books about. Don't get me started about this.
I like your definition of deep, meaningful communication, but I'd add the concept of change. It could be included in Larry Brooks' idea of conflict or Lisa Cron's suggestion that change is part of story when someone is in pursuit of a goal.
I suppose the phrase 'deep, meaningful communication' automatically includes change - otherwise it wouldn't be meaningful - right?
We could go on and on, but loved your post. It gave me lots to think about and I love thinking and re-thinking concepts. Thanks.
Thanks, @katebenzin, for your thoughful reply. When I reply to posts, I usually try to add something reflective to show the poster and others that I've truly read it and digested it. And, if I can, I try to further the conversation or add an insight or twist of my own.
I'm glad that line, What is the unheard story you tell yourself struck a chord with you. I was hoping it would cause reflection in some.
Nice first post. And I thought a story was just a good read. What was I thinking. :)
Stories can, on the surface, seem like a nice short read, and all good ones deliver that, but very good ones go a bit deeper than that.
And with your definition here, you have truly created deep, meaningful communication.
A beautifully crafted piece. Thank you and I look forward to more from you!
I caught your link in 17in17 but my application had not yet been approved. I read it, and enjoyed, and can now follow you here... You've produced a well organized, thoroughly researched and documented piece, here. If this is a sample of your other work, I'll be following that with interest, too. --One of the first things they stress in schooling for sales copy is that Stories sell! You've neatly nailed down the reason WHY!
Good work, young man. We'll be watching you!
Thanks @auntkaty!
I shall always do my best to strive to create great content.
If you notice some of the most successful people in the world are great story tellers. Everyone loves a great story. Thanks for the reminder!
Yes, indeed. Storytellers can be some of the most influential people in the world. I hope this post testifies to that.
Reading the title of your article, I didn't think it would take long to discuss what a story is. However, as you went deep into the subject I realized just how complex explaining the definition can be. I like your outcome, though. Deep, meaningful communication sounds like a good choice!