storytelling

The cliché line to avoid in storytelling

Turn inward, but just don't do it the hacky way.

Dec 15, 2025 • Matt Ruby

How to make personal writing funnier

The Titus approach.

Dec 10, 2025 • Matt Ruby

Highlights from The Moth's "How to Tell a Story"

My fave bits from "The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth."

Nov 14, 2025 • Matt Ruby

Creative wisdom from Pixar’s Pete Docter

"You’ll get lost, and you should; if you don’t, chances are you’re doing something that’s been done before."

Nov 7, 2025 • Matt Ruby

Masterclass on storytelling with story guru Matthew Dicks

"What makes a story truly resonate with an audience, how to identify and highlight the pivotal moments that create emotional impact, the architecture of…

Nov 8, 2024 • Matt Ruby

How to structure a story, according to Ira Glass

How to sustain the forward motion of events.

Aug 19, 2024 • Matt Ruby

The two questions Ira Glass says lead to great stories

How to take two disjointed stories and build a bridge that connects them.

Jun 26, 2024 • Matt Ruby

14 secrets that will make you a great storyteller

Strategically withhold information. Use the art of purposeful silence. Imagine yourself smiling from ear to ear. And lots more...

Mar 18, 2024 • Matt Ruby

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