From the Book - First edition.
part 1. Everyone has a story
part 2. Developing your story
part 3. Telling your story.
From the Book - Trade paperback edition.
Introduction / Chenjerai Kumanyika
Part 1: Everyone has a story. Welcome to the Moth. Why "The Moth"? ; Why true stories? ; What happens when we listen
No notes, no net. Your very own Moth director ; The rules we play by ; Everyone has a story - yes Evelyn, even you
Developing your story. Mining for memories. You are the main character ; The kickoff ; Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes ; Decisions, decisions ; Look for the ouch
The foundation. Stakes ; Anecdote vs. story ; A big little story ; Finding your arc ; Your one sentence
The materials. Narrative stepping stones ; Finding the scenes ; Details ; Backstory ; Up and over
Magnifying the emotion. Humor ; Are you ready to tell your story? ; Telling stories about people who have died
- Structuring your story. Chronological ; The flashback ; The callback as framing ; When a smaller story carries the weight of a larger story ; Choosing a unique lens
Beginnings and endings. And...action! ; Coming in for a landing
Telling your story. From page to stage. Memorization vs. familiarization ; Say it out loud ; Notes on delivery
All the world's a stage. Nerves ; Who is your audience
The power of story. The ripple effect. Stories in school ; Stories at work ; Stories with family ; Stories in the world
Listening. Stories as antidote ; Stories evoke reflection
Afterword / Sarah Haberman.