In this episode, we explore the person who doesn't just tell a story, but performs it. We look at the legacy of Mark Twain and the difference between a "witness" who reports facts and a "raconteur" who weaves an experience that captures the room.
In this episode, we discuss:
The Reporter vs. The Raconteur: Distinguishing between the straight line of information and the "switchbacks" and "side-paths" that seek to enchant and amuse.
Being Interesting, Not Just Accurate: How to take your prose from "reporting" to "raconteuring" by killing the obvious word and giving your narrative voice a distinct personality.
Are you simply reporting what happened in your story, or are you performing the events to ensure they stay with the person who hears them?
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