STORYTELLING GUIDE

This guide brings together key questions, steps and exercises to help anyone build a powerful story.

The most powerful narratives come from welcoming in different voices and diverse communities, not shutting them out. So gather your whole team and as many diverse points of views as you can, and let’s get started.

STEP 1:
KNOW YOURSELF

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GO TO STEP 1

STEP 2:
KNOW YOUR LANDSCAPE

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GO TO STEP 2

STEP 3:
KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE

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GO TO STEP 3

STEP 4:
CHARACTERS

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GO TO STEP 4

STEP 5:
SETTING & TIME

GO TO STEP 5

STEP 6:
PLOT & FRAMES

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GO TO STEP 6

STEP 7:
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

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GO TO STEP 7
RESOURCES