What Makes a Story Unforgettable
We asked our listeners to help us find the greatest story ever told, so Matt Dicks can coach it into an even greater story.
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Listen to Episode 242 of Slate’s The Gist:
Today on The Gist, professional storyteller Matt Dicks is here to coach one lucky Gist listener. We’ll review some favorite entries and discuss what kind of action and resolution help a story stand out. Tune in tomorrow to hear whom we’ve selected as our winner. For the Spiel, Mike stumbles upon an event for Thomas’ English muffins.
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