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On this week’s on GoalChat I did a deep dive into Storytelling with Paul Chitlik, author of The Screenwriting Sensei, and Terrie Silverman, founder of Creative Rites. Paul is an award-winning television, film, novel writer, and educator. Terrie is a story and creativity coach, writer, and performer. Storytelling is all about listening, empathy, and communication.
Paul and Terrie talked about their passion for storytelling, along with their storytelling. They also shared practical – and inspirational – advice for those who want to do more writing and/or are ready to tap into their story.
How Storytelling Changes Your Life
- Paul: The more you know about people, the more you know about yourself
- Terrie: People connect with your stories
- Terrie: The deeper we go, the more people can relate
- Paul: The more specific you get, the better
Tips for Writing and Getting Unstuck
- Terrie: Flow is a bonus. Always be writing
- Terrie: For those who are stuck, look out the window and write about what you see. Or answer these questions: what do I think, how do I feel, what do I remember?
- Paul: Have a goal and a place where you can write at peace. Or write I’ve got nothing to write over and over again until you latch onto what you want to write about
- Paul: Set a word count for each day, whatever number makes sense from 200 to 2000 words
- Terrie: All creativity counts
- Paul: Exercise to get the creative juices flowing
Storytelling #GoalChatLive
Goals
- Paul: Set writer goals: do you want to publish, write for film of TV. Set a goal. And then do it!
- Terrie: Allow yourself to write messy, don’t worry about structure and editing while you are creating.
- Terrie: Be curious. Tap into wtouches you, what makes you laugh, what fills you with awe and wonder.
Final Thoughts
- Paul: Writers write. If you want to be a writer, write
- Terrie: Fear and courage are intrinsic parts of the creative process; allow for both of them. Remember, everyone is born storyteller
Links
- Learn more about Paul Chitlik and Terrie Silverman
- Connect with Debra Eckerling Paul Chitlik, and Terrie Silverman on LinkedIn
- Subscribe to GoalChat, Taste Buds with Deb, the Book Proposal Podcast, and the MPN Meta Marketing Show
- Join the Taste Buds with Deb and Write On Online Facebook Groups
- Learn more about Goals with DEB and Books with DEB, and join Deb’s next Goals Mixer on November 19
- Get your copy of Your Goal Guide: A Roadmap for Setting, Planning and Achieving Your Goals
- Order 52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting
What is your story? Please share in the comments.
Next Week
On November 3, we are talking about Healthy Outlook with Jem Fuller and Nikki Green. Join us at 4pm PT, for #GoalChatLive.
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