Storytelling Mastery: How to Tell Better Stories
Brian Birmingham, Screenwriter, Copywriter
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Einheiten dieses Kurses
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1 Introduction
1:29
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2 Storytelling is for Everyone
4:11
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3 Situations in which Storytelling is Relevant
3:31
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4 What does it take to tell a good story
4:49
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5 Stories vs Anecdotes
6:25
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7 The 5 Essentials of Storytelling
0:59
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8 Conflict
3:34
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9 Stakes
2:50
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10 Plot
4:05
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11 Message
3:45
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12 Characters
2:03
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13 Main Characters
4:34
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14 Style
6:20
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15 Setting
5:22
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16 Imagery
4:50
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17 Concision
5:09
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18 Written Stories
5:59
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19 Short Story
8:01
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20 Nonfiction
8:24
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21 Film
7:50
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22 General Principles of Storytelling
5:09
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23 Formal Situations
5:39
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24 Public Speaking
7:40
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25 Job Interviews
5:55
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26 Informal Storytelling
4:44
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27 Abandon All the Rules
3:56
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28 Thank You
0:55
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Über diesen Kurs
Do you want to tell stories that actually connect?
Whether you're a writer, professional, creative, or simply someone who wants to express yourself more meaningfully—this course will show you how to shape your experiences into powerful stories that resonate.
How to Tell Better Stories is a storytelling masterclass designed to help you write, speak, and share more confidently. Through practical guidance, timeless techniques, and step-by-step exercises, you’ll learn how to tell stories that are authentic, engaging, and unforgettable—on the page, on the stage, or in everyday life.
What is this storytelling course?
This course is your guide to better storytelling—anywhere stories are told.
You’ll learn how to craft stories that captivate in job interviews, boost engagement in your business or brand, deepen personal relationships, and bring your written or spoken work to life. Whether you're writing fiction or nonfiction, preparing a speech, or just hoping to express yourself with more clarity and purpose, this course will give you the tools to do it well.
You don’t need to be a “writer”. You just need a story—and everyone has one.
What will you walk away with?
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A story of your own, developed and refined throughout the course
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Clear strategies to shape stories from your real-life experiences
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A deeper understanding of what makes stories emotionally resonant and effective
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A framework you can apply to writing, work, presentations, performance, and everyday conversations
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Optional exercises to help you build your story step-by-step, in any format: written, spoken, or visual
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to use storytelling to make a bigger impact—whether on the page, on stage, or in everyday conversations.
It’s perfect for:
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Writers looking to improve their storytelling craft for fiction, nonfiction, or memoir
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Public speakers & performers who want to captivate audiences with more engaging stories
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Job seekers preparing for interviews where compelling storytelling makes you stand out
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Scriptwriters & screenwriters refining their structure, dialogue, and emotional arcs
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Content creators & video producers looking to tell more authentic, human-centered stories
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Entrepreneurs & small business owners who want to connect with their audience through brand storytelling
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Marketers & communicators crafting stories for ads, websites, and presentations
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Anyone who wants to express themselves more clearly, confidently, and creatively
Whether you're storytelling for business, art, connection—or just for fun—this course will give you the tools to do it better.
What you’ll learn inside the storytelling course:
Section 1: Why Storytelling Matters
Understand why storytelling is fundamental to human connection—and why your stories matter more than you think.
Section 2: The Essentials of Great Storytelling
Learn what makes a story work: personal relevance, audience awareness, narrative structure, and the difference between a story and just an anecdote.
Section 3: Key Elements of Powerful Stories
Explore structure, conflict, stakes, plot, character, theme, voice, subtext, and more—with examples that bring each concept to life.
Section 4: Storytelling Out Loud
See how storytelling can transform interviews, presentations, public speaking, and everyday conversations.
Section 5: Storytelling in Writing
Apply what you’ve learned to fiction, nonfiction, journalism, advertising, and screenwriting—with real-world examples from literature and media.
Section 6: Expressive Storytelling Without Words
Discover how photography, music, design, and visual media can also tell deeply personal stories—no writing required.
Section 7: Telling Your Story
Using everything you’ve learned, you’ll be guided to tell your story—authentically, intentionally, and confidently.
Section 8: Recap and Reflection
Final thoughts, storytelling tips, and ways to keep growing your skills beyond the course.
Meet Your Storytelling Instructor
Brian Birmingham is a professional screenwriter and copywriter working in the film, television, and gaming industries. His students love his clarity, warmth, and real-world storytelling experience.
Here he brings you a course that’s practical, inspiring, and creatively empowering.
Start watching today and get instant access to:
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Engaging video lessons
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Downloadable templates and storytelling guides
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Practical, step-by-step story-building exercises
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Instructor support along the way
You don’t have to be a writer. You just have to be ready to tell your story.
Let’s make it one people will remember.
Start telling better stories today.
Triff deine:n Kursleiter:in
I work in the Film and Television industry as a copywriter, where I spend my days writing everything from print taglines and trailer copy, to special shoot scripts and additional film dialogue. I've contributed to a variety of high profile campaigns, ranging from Toy Story 4, to A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, to Black Panther, and many more.
I have always had a passion for film and writing. I received my Bachelor's degree in screenwriting from one of the U.S.'s top film schools, Loyola Marymount University. While there, I interned as a script reader at several production companies, including Jerry Bruckheimer, Happy Madison and DreamWorks. Ever since, I have dedicated myself to learning, understanding and refining the craft of writing, and conti... Vollständiges Profil ansehen
Praxisnahes Kursprojekt
Step-by-step throughout this course, follow optional exercises designed to give you the foundation and the building blocks to write or tell any story. Whether you have a story in mind, or want to start from scratch, these exercises will show you how to give shape to any story so that you can really bring it to life and make it resonate.
Linked Resources
Pitch - Shark Tank
Stand up - Nate Bargatze
Presentation - The Ring
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