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The Moth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Since its founding in 1997, it has presented thousands of true stories told live, without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide.
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How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth
A practical and inspiring guide from The Moth, the acclaimed storytelling organization, that teaches readers how to craft and share personal stories with authenticity, structure, and emotional impact. Drawing on decades of experience from live storytelling events, the book offers techniques for finding your voice, shaping narratives, and connecting with audiences.
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Humans Are Wired for Story
At The Moth, we’ve seen something repeatedly: a good story can hush a crowded room. People lean forward, breath held, waiting for what comes next. That magic isn’t accidental—it’s biology and empathy combined. Humans are drawn to stories because they allow us to process experience through emotion an...
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Finding Your Story
People often ask us where to begin. How do you find a story worth telling? The Moth’s answer is deceptively simple: start with change. Look for a moment when something shifted—when the old version of you collided with a new reality. Change reveals character, and character drives story. Begin by rem...
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About The Moth
The Moth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Since its founding in 1997, it has presented thousands of true stories told live, without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. The Moth also produces the Peabody Award–winning radio show and podcast, The M...
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The Moth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Since its founding in 1997, it has presented thousands of true stories told live, without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. The Moth also produces the Peabody Award–winning radio show and podcast, The M...
The Moth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Since its founding in 1997, it has presented thousands of true stories told live, without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. The Moth also produces the Peabody Award–winning radio show and podcast, The Moth Radio Hour.
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The Moth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling. Since its founding in 1997, it has presented thousands of true stories told live, without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide.
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