The Art of Storytelling: Narrative Techniques for Beginners
A course by user3599381 surname3599381 , Writer and Best-Selling Author
Joined July 2020
Learn storytelling techniques to captivate and enchant your audience
Learn storytelling techniques to captivate and enchant your audience
Joined July 2020
"We are all storytellers." In this online course, find out just how true this is and how narrating in a captivating and authentic way is possible with just a few simple tools and exercises. No one is more qualified to help you release your potential than award-winning children's author Ilan Brenman, author of best seller Até as princesas soltam pum.
With your teacher's help, awaken your inner narrator with storytelling techniques and discover how to tell stories that immerse your listeners in your creative universe and keep them hanging on your every word.
If you'd also like to develop your creative writing for the little ones, take a look at Ilan's first Domestika course Creating Children's Stories.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 33 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (62)
- 2,908 students
- 13 lessons (1h 38m)
- 33 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Record a video of yourself narrating the text of your choice.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in the world of storytelling.
Requirements and materials
No previous storytelling experience is necessary for this course.
For materials, all you need is a computer, tablet, or phone and a notebook.
Reviews
A course by user3599381 surname3599381
According to writer Ilan Brenman, he is a fisherman of tales, constantly tuned into the shoal of ideas that surrounds him. Author of the best seller Até as princesas soltam pum, he's already sold over three million copies of his children's books, which have been translated into more than 15 languages worldwide.
His first book was published in 1997 and since then he has released over 80 works. He was also a columnist for Crescer magazine and CBN Radio and has given lectures and participated in television programs both in Brazil and abroad.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Tongue meat: the origins and functions of stories
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The birth of history
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The two women and the sky
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What do names and words hide?
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The theft of time
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U3
Do the best possible
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I'm not an actor, can I tell stories?
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Memory and oblivion
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"Yo no creo en brujas, pero que las hay, las hay"
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U4
The Frog and the Well: Seeking the Listener's Attention
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Attention, I'm about to start!
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The time of stories
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Different ages and stories
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A storyteller's favorite narratives
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FP
Final project
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The Art of Storytelling: Narrative Techniques for Beginners
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
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FAQs
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The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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Something very essential for a storyteller
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PlusI got inspired by this course,
I liked the way Ilan Brennan tells stories and the atmosphere he creates.
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Very good course, I love the vision that the teacher puts into it.
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Ilan Brenman conveys his enthusiasm for telling stories in an engaging way. And his enthusiasm is infectious. Lots of great tips, even for people who already tell stories.
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I'm still taking the course, but I'm amazed, each class awakens in me a greater and greater desire to tell stories.
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