Here are a few tips from storyteller and comedian Tim Hartman on how to tell powerful stories:
1. Don’t be spastic. Tone it down. Relax your delivery. Talks more softly.
2. Keep it simple. Use no gimmicks. Just tell the story.
3. Be enthusiastic. If you enjoy the story, your audience will enjoy the story.
4. Be relatable. “As a storyteller its your job to let people know that you’ve been in a situation just like them,” Hartman says.
5. Know your story. Be prepared. Practice. Find the heart of the story.
6. Use details. Show, don’t tell.
7. Don’t be inhibited. Reach out of your comfort zone.
Source: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/10/04/7-secrets-of-powerful-storytelling-from-one-of-americas-most-insightful-actors
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