Storytelling is vital to being alive. So you're not getting out of this! You will be telling stories. In fact, you have been telling stories. Every day. Since you started talking. This book will help you tell better stories. Most of us have a few fun anecdotes that we tell again and again, the greatest hits that we pull out at parties and work functions and across kitchen tables. In How to Tell a Story , The Moth - a non-profit group of storytelling coaches and radio hosts that helps people from around the world to hone their stories and perform them at packed-out live events - will teach you how to uncover and craft your own unique tales.

Whether your goal is to deliver the perfect wedding toast, wow clients at a business dinner, give a moving eulogy, ace a job interview, be a hit at parties, change the world, or simply connect more deeply to those around you, stories are essential. Sharing secrets of their time-honed process and using examples from beloved storytellers, The Moth will show you how to: * Mine your memories for your best stories * Explore structures that will boost the impact of your story * Deliver your stories with confidence * Tailor your stories for any occasion. Filled with empowering, easy-to-follow tips, this book is the definitive guide to learning how to tell an unforgettable story in any setting.