I'm from NY, and didn't grow up where Hannah did, but I have heard many storytellers from Appalachia who have the same vocal style that Hannah does. Third -I am guessing that some folks must just not appreciate or understand Appalachia style storytelling. How anyone could "not receive insight" from this is absolutely beyond me. Also, she is absolutely brilliant, not just as a storyteller, but also as a scholar weaving political, cultural, and ethical dimensions to the art of storytelling. My own storytelling skill skyrocketed and I found myself exploring wholly new dimensions of storytelling I never thought about before. The amount of storytelling technique given in this course is comprehensive and amazing. ![]() ![]() Over the course, she goes over so many incredible things such as how to rehearse, practice, memorize, embody, play with the time and perspective and the voice of the story and so much more (structure, hero's journey, empathy, emotional arcs, etc.). She offers invaluable insights even in the first lecture about the nature of orality, remembering family histories, and gives a broad overview of the whole course. Plus it's a storytelling course! You have to hear stories to learn what she is teaching! Second - I find it incomprehensible how people could have listened to hours of this without receiving insight. The critique of there being too many stories strikes me as utter nonsense. She also offers a few stories from other storytellers as well which are also short and very well done. Her own stories are short and sweet and they're very touching. The pdf it comes with is filled with a lifetime of practice and insight that will forever deepen my storytelling. First of all - The audio course provides a great balance between telling stories and then analyzing the stories that have been told. I was skeptical about this because of some of the negative reviews - people saying everything from there were "too many stories" to "I received no insight." Upon listening to this and studying this course intensively i am utterly baffled. You'll even learn what to do if the unexpected occurs while telling a story to a roomful of kids or giving a presentation, and about the practical considerations of using props, PowerPoint, and microphones in various scenarios.Ĭa'mon Bad Reviews! This course is amazing! Professor Harvey's interactive activities and "side coaching" sessions are designed to make you comfortable enough with your story to tell it naturally and make impromptu changes as needed. Part how-to workshop, part intellectual study of the history of narrative, these lectures feature exercises that literally get you moving to develop your stories and make them more enjoyable. You'll also learn to choose expressive language, craft compelling characters, refine your narrator's point of view, shape your story's plot, structure, and emotional arc, use body language to connect with your audience, and more. You'll acquire tips and techniques for finding, selecting, and preparing stories, whether they're based on your own experiences, time-honored folk tales, or beloved family yarns. You'll discover practical methods for building dynamic tension and capturing - then maintaining - your audience's attention. Teachers, lawyers, clergy, coaches, parents, and anyone who wants to understand the power of stories to capture hearts and minds will benefit from these lessons. An absolute treat for the heart and mind, these 24 lectures demonstrate how to master the art of storytelling, offering insight into the process of crafting and delivering a tale to enhancing the stories you tell everyday - to your children at bedtime, in your conversational anecdotes, and in your presentations at work.
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