1,265 Quotes About Storytelling

Life is a rich literature. We are only writing the history of our time.

When we don’t tell those we love about what’s really going on or listen carefully to what they have to say, we tend to fill in the blanks with stories.

Maybe that's why Jesus was so fond of parables: Nothing describes the indescribable like a good yarn.

There are no happy endings. You just haven't read the next chapter, or the sequel, where everyone dies or decides they aren't happy anymore.

Just say no to negative energy.

Penn considered how clever it was of him to have birthed a Greek Chorus to hear his tales.

I tell you this story because sometimes the story of your life is the story of a lot of lives.

Don’t think that writing your character as an untainted paragon of virtue will make them likeable—actually the opposite is true. People are attracted to each other’s rough edges. Your readers will relate more with your hero if they show issues that taint their character.

Everyone has a story if we are willing to listen. Never judge the book by its look.