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The Moth Presents How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling


How to Tell a Story from The Moth

Contributions from Andrew Solomon are featured in the latest book from The Moth,

How to Tell a Story
The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling

U.S. edition: Penguin Random House (April 26, 2022)
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Now available in the U.K.: Short Books (September 22, 2022)
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The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth.


You are a multitude of stories. Every joy and heartbreak, every disappointment and dizzying high, has the makings of an unforgettable story. Whether your goal is to deliver the perfect wedding toast, give a moving eulogy, ace a job interview or simply connect more deeply to those around you, The Moth is here to help. A leader in the modern storytelling movement, The Moth inspires thousands of people around the globe to share their stories each year.

In this book, the Moth team reveal the secrets of their time-honed process and use examples from beloved storytellers like Neil Gaiman, Elizabeth Gilbert, Nikesh Shukla, Sarfraz Manzoor and more, to 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 will help you to unleash the power of storytelling on your life.