How to tell your story so the world listens..

Don't be confused by the title, I kind of don't have a story to tell. It's more of a review on a little something I read previously & it happens to be something that I can say is helpful & useful for you creative lot.

The last two weeks consisted of Netflix, staying in bed throughout the day and planning most of the time doing absolutely nothing. That's probably the case for every student on a short break and I'm not complaining. At least I had plenty of time on my hands to read the new books I bought for my course.

Well obviously by the title of this post, one book I read that I stuck to (and finished in like five days) was 'How to tell your story so the world listens' and is structured around some useful tips to connect YOUR story with an audience.

"Today the World wants to know you and the real story behind why you do what you do"

"Stories are the fire we carry to each other"

Today's World wants the story behind the story. Bobette Buster's How to tell your story was a little something I found thought provoking. It focuses mostly on the ways to tell stories better about yourself through this short book. It's not actually about career building, this is more about telling your own personal stories in a unique, individual way. I can say it is well written, engaging and useful to read.

"The Universe is made of stories, not of atoms" - Muriel Rukeyser

Bobette Buster is a story consultant, lecturer and screenwriter working with and teaches at major studios like Pixar, Disney and Sony Animation. Through her first book, Bobette's insights are both practical and inspiring. I'm satisfied with the way she breaks down the elements of a story, I think this helps you with your thought process of helping a story of your own to have better potential when connecting with the people you speak out to.

"Be the change you wish to see in the World" - Gandhi

In my opinion, it is a book that is certainly & only meant to inspire, it is successful with that approach. The only downside is that I wouldn't feel as though it could teach you how to write a story that can connect to an audience. It is all about breaking down and transforming a story inside your head. Although saying this, I would recommended this for creative storytellers and or public speakers.

All throughout, it contains memorable anecdotes and playful illustration that backs up the principles of storytelling. I guess it wasn't really about Bobette's story, It was based upon different stories from individuals that possesses a spark into Bobette's mind.

Truth is, if you really care about something then you can capture this in an authentic way that can inspire others.

"Stories possess a spark, a power to comfort, connect, destroy, transform and even to heal"

For any person who loves the idea of storytelling or perhaps wants them extra tips to create greater stories. I would give this a read.

With Love

A x