06: What Holiday Commercials Can Teach You About Storytelling
There are nuggets of wisdom everywhere, you just need to be open to them.
Today's storytelling tip is all about commercials.
Every commercial tries to convince a person to buy the product quickly, but the best commercials are the ones that evoke emotion, tell you a story, and convince the person their product will transform them in some way. Next time you watch TV or listen to the radio, pay attention to the transformations promised to the viewer.
Now, how can you apply that to your stories?
How do you promise to transform your readers?
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