Storytelling in a Digital World

Storytelling is not immune from the new era of digital and social media. See the article below. This article via Karen Dietz caught my eye and so I am sharing it with you. The video mentioned in the article can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=AoT13m8-Kxo#!

 So, after going to the Troy public library website and viewing the video, what do you think--does the video improve the viewer's ability to retain information about the library? Does it help you to remember important details? What emotions does this story evoke?

              Digital storytelling: How to tell a story that stands out in the digital age?

From themuseumofthefuture.com - Today, 5:49 AM

 "So, how do you tell a story in the digital age that stands out, captures people’s attention and gets them to act, engage with your institution? My favourite story for quite some time now and one I’ve been showing in workshops around the world is the story of the Troy public library." Ok -- the author here isn't writing anything revolutionary. So you can skim the text. But watch the 2.5 minute video! It's the reason I selected this piece. The video is brilliant -- and a perfect example of how story triggers can make a difference in social causes and social cause marketing. The video is about a library. It is controversial. Now I am a big fan of libraries so I was rooting for it (my personal bias). And the video itself is a really good example of a digital story. I say 'story triggers' because the library used story elements and metaphors that sparked stories within the viewer's/reader's brains. The library did not actually tell a full-blown story yet the public reaction was immediate and powerful. Go watch the video! Then share what you think. This review was written by Karen Dietz for her curated content on business storytelling at www.scoop.it/t/just-story-it ; Via Karen Dietz

So You Had a Crush: Trace Adkins' Music & Stories

Yes, it's been a long while since I've posted something for you related to story-telling. My life has been a wild ride lately--lots of ups and just as many downs, and then back UP again! Needless to say, the birth of my new grandson on February 10th was a very happy occasion. It brought home to me, once again, the need to continue the tradition of story-telling (both oral and written).

Today, while doing my usual and routine run through of email and other websites, I happened to see the "teaser" headline for this article about Trace Adkins and his college "crush." Sucker that I am for a good romance and feel-good story, I bit and clicked on the article. I'm sharing this link with you (not because of the serendipity of finding and connecting with an old "crush", though that was enough for me...LOL) to highlight that music and story-telling have a real connection.

Music many times facilitates great story-telling and anyone who has heard Mr. Adkins' songs knows that he is a wonderful story-teller. Check out the article and the information about his Music and Stories tour. I hope that everyone had a lovely Valentine's Day and that, perhaps, this will inspire you to tell some stories of your own!