The ABT (And, But, Therefore) framework is a valuable tool for storytelling, but it’s just one piece of the puzzle. To truly master the art of storytelling, it’s important to explore additional resources and techniques.
Books and Articles
- Storytelling: A Beginner’s Guide by Christopher Vogler
- The Storyteller’s Secret: How to Use Storytelling to Captivate and Persuade by Carmine Gallo
- The Art of Storytelling by Stephen King
- The Storytelling Animal by Jonathan Gottschall
- The Hero’s Journey by Joseph Campbell
Online Courses and Workshops
- MasterClass: Storytelling with James Patterson
- Coursera: Storytelling for Business
- Vskills: Certificate in Storytelling
- Creative Writing Workshops (Local or online)
Storytelling Communities and Forums
- Reddit: r/writing
- Storytelling That Works (Facebook group)
- Writers’ Digest (Magazine and website)
Practice and Feedback
- Join a writing group: Get feedback from other writers and improve your storytelling skills.
- Practice storytelling regularly: The more you practice, the better you will become.
- Seek feedback from others: Ask friends, family, or colleagues for their honest feedback on your stories.