Six Storytelling Questions | TREE of LIFE LEGACIES

Getting Your Story Straight

Questions to clarify who you're talking to and what you want to say

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Take a deep breath - storytelling is fun!

There is a “Save and Continue Later” button located at the bottom of the form. In general, it works. However, to be safe, I suggest recording your answers in a document on your computer and then copy/pasting your answers into the form when complete.

1) Why are we sharing this story?*

Could be multifaceted; self-expression, set the record straight, historical documentation, etc...

2) Who is our story for?*

Put another way, who are we talking to?

3) What does our intended audience care about?*

Put another way, why would our story be of interest to them?

4) How can we meet our audience where they are?*

Through storytelling; journalism; a mix of both; by taking a particular stand....?

5) What will our story invite them to believe in or do next?*

What is the main thought we intend to communicate?

6) When people come away from the story we've crafted, what do we want them to think/feel about it?*

How will we know if our storytelling has succeeded?