Tag: Storytelling

We are surrounded by AI models and tools: it is better to say that for the one of us that are following the evolution of LLMs we are almost overloaded. But don’t you feel that we are left behind? Big companies and tools are hidden behind black boxes, and we are not entitled to understand ho...

Introduction Nailing the PM interview is all about storytelling. Your experiences hold the raw material, but crafting compelling narratives on the fly makes you stand out among the competition. Real life is messy and full of details: without preparation, it’s easy to get lost reci...

A good friend of mine sent me an Instagram post showcasing a twitter thread from Ron Iver (snapshot below) questioning why 90 minute meetings exist when in the same timeframe a movie can uncover a story plot from beginning to end, explore complex themes, and touch on emotional points. It got me t...

I’m currently writing a talk about story in New Yorker cartoons, which I will deliver next week at Dreamworks. It’s an honor to speak to their creative community — I just hope I can impart something new! Here are parts of what I will say. Story is everywhere. In single...

In storytelling, words alone do not always suffice to fully capture the essence of a narrative. Illustrators play a crucial role in bringing stories to life, adding a visual dimension that adds depth and resonance to the text. Through their creativity and artistic prowess, illustrators have the powe...

In my earlier article on storytelling in open world games, I focused primarily on story arcs and quests. In this segment, I want to drill down on the details of writing character dialogue. Much of the gameplay in an open world game entails interacting with other characters, particularly...

MetLife is one of the leading life insurance, financial services, protection planning, retirement and saving solutions company around the world. On January 27, 2017 MetLife Hong Kong released a campaign on youtube video called “My Dad’s Story”: Dream for My Child | MetLif...

India’s grand epic narratives, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, have captured the imaginations of millions, and their influence transcends geographical boundaries. These sweeping sagas, rich in symbolism, morality, and human complexities, have not only shaped the storytelling landscape in Ind...

If you’re here, you love a good story. That’s not the same as loving all stories. Some just don’t work. This failure has less to do with the content of the story than the structure. Our brains are structured to process stories in a specific way. Researchers h...

When women are forbidden to gather, society dies. What do the history books show us? Let’s explore this topic together and recognize the power of what some consider gossip, but others consider life-saving advice. Throughout human history, let’s examine the civilizations that isolated wom...

I have always been interested in literature, arts, and culture. I love reading stories of distinct characters, places, and unique traditions from all over the world. I guess I’m not the only one who feels this way. After all, stories fascinate people. Storytelling is as ancient as the earli...

Human life is narratively rooted, we base the way we live our lives on the stories we hear and tell ourselves. Storytelling is an integral part of human society and development. Every culture, country and religion has its own unique narratives and stories that shape who we are and our relationships ...

Every year, the Europeana Initiative runs the Digital Storytelling Festival. The international event encourages cultural heritage professionals, educators, creatives, and students from Europe and beyond to boost their storytelling skills and tell stories exploring culture. We hope to inspire partici...

Each house lives and ages with stories both unfolding and told behind its windows, speculated under warm, worn-out blankets, whispered just beside the quivering flame of a palitaan or oil lamp, and witnessed by the rich shadows looming over the walls. Storytelling traditions vary from one society...

I have always been interested in literature, arts, and culture. I love reading stories of distinct characters, places, and unique traditions from all over the world. I guess I’m not the only one who feels this way. After all, stories fascinate people. Storytelling is as ancient as the earli...

As my basketball career moved into the 1998 season, I had to rock the Allen Iverson signature shoe ‘Reebok The Answer DMX’ in black, white, and gold that Iverson sported during the 1997–98 NBA season. While many boys at school were enamored with AI, I proudly owned his signature sh...