The Art of Storytelling: Easy Steps to Presenting an Unforgettable Story - Softcover

Walsh, John D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802433065 ISBN 13: 9780802433060

Publisher: Moody Publishers, 2003

Synopsis

Many of us would love to hold the attention of a crowd, a classroom, or just a group of our friends by telling them a great story. We have felt the pressure of a public presentation or the disappointment of a story that is ignored and we are ready for more.

In The Art of Storytelling, John Walsh talks through the steps to presenting a compelling story, outlining the strategies that helped him move from stutterer to storyteller as he fulfilled his calling of becoming a preacher. This book will help any person with a story to share, as it talks through all aspects of presentation, from what to do with your hands as you speak, to crafting a killer ending. It is especially relevant those who teach through the stories of the Bible or who would like to do so.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The Art of Storytelling will change the way you tell stories! Some people are great storytellers, while others cringe at the thought of speaking before a group of people.  Yet, as John Walsh says, We all have the gift of storytelling. Whatever your ability, this book has something to offer you.  If you are an experienced speaker, you can sharpen your communication skills to a new intensity.  If you are just beginning to develop your speaking skills, The Art of Storytelling will enhance your ability, enjoyment, and effectiveness.  John Walsh is president of International Learning Solutions, which serves churches, schools, and individuals.  John believes that storytelling can play a key role in ministry, education, and business.  He has been a sought-after speaker for many years, using storytelling in all his lectures.  Currently his most popular seminar is Making a Bible Story Unforgettable.  John and his wife, Jan, make their home in Bloomington, Illinois.  They have four grown children and five grandchildren. 

About the Author:

JOHN WALSHJohn Walsh is an author, speaker, and professional storyteller. He is founder of the Christian Storytelling Network, which networks Christian storytellers nationwide. He is founder and president of BibleTelling, an organization dedicated to teaching people how to learn and tell Bible stories and use them in all phases of ministry. John travels around the world, speaking at conventions and conducting trainings for missionaries, pastors, teachers, and Christian workers. He conducts BibleTelling seminars in Israel, telling 110 Bible stories at the 45 sites where they happened.He produces a weekly video podcast "BibleTelling - Story-of-the-Week." It is available on www.BibleTelling.org. With this, John tells the weekly Bible story and gives its background with added insights.John and his wife Jan reside in Bloomington, Illinois. They have four grown children and fourteen grandchildren.

About this edition

• Publisher: Moody Publishers
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0802433065
• ISBN 13: 9780802433060
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192