Better Sentences, Better Stories
Summary
Great stories are made of great sentences. This workshop uses interactive exercises, brief lectures, and many inspiring examples to show you how structure, rhythm, and diction can transform bland stories into memorable ones. You’ll see how even subtle shifts in syntax can change the emotional arc of your story, whether you’re drafting a proposal, a presentation, a personal essay, or any other written story. You’ll learn practical techniques for crafting sentences that spark curiosity, amplify key moments, and resonate with any audience. By unlocking the storytelling potential in every sentence you write, you’ll discover why refining your stories at this fundamental level is time well spent.
Learning Outcomes
Discover how thoughtful sentence construction can bring clarity, energy, and conviction to your storytelling
Apply targeted frameworks to reshape the raw material of personal or professional anecdotes
Amplify the impact of the stories you already know, through precise word choice and syntax
Craft sentences that spark interest early on and maintain momentum, ensuring your listeners or readers stay captivated
Understand how spoken versus written narratives call for distinct sentence structures and tonal shifts
Recognize how sentence-level decisions support broader story arcs, creating a cohesive and memorable journey for your audience
Shape perception through language, by appreciating how intentional sentence patterns can influence how stories are told and transmitted
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sessions have been delivered to thousands of people across general audiences and specialized teams. Past participants include professionals with job titles like policy analyst, marketing advisor, salesperson, C-level executive, communications manager, data analyst, engineer, journalist, grant writer, digital strategist, documentary filmmaker, museum curator, entrepreneur, and many more.
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Past clients include a variety of organizations from every major sector of the economy, including every level of government.
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Pricing depends on many factors, including format, content, timing, location, and number of participants.
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• Sessions delivered online or in person
• Teaching materials (yes, even keynotes come with written resources!)
• Pre-session consultation and post-session follow-up
• Francophone-friendly instruction (participants may speak in the Official Language of their choice)
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Yes, all the time!
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All material is designed and delivered by award-winning facilitators.
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Group size has ranged from as small as three to as large as hundreds. There are different ideal sizes depending on your desired format and content.
For workshops, groups of 10-15 tend to work best, but smaller or larger groups can be accommodated.
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Bookings are generally made at least one month in advance, but shorter timelines can be accommodated.
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Yes, StoryCorp has dealt with many complex procurement, contracting, and security requirements.
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