04. Storytelling
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Story Telling
ND036 C1 L4 04 Storytelling
Recap
PMs are storytellers. Stories allow you to express your vision and thoughts through more compelling, tangible narratives. Storytelling makes it easier for people to understand and relate to what you are explaining.
elements of a story
Elements of a story include: the Hero (user), their goal, the villain (problem) that’s preventing the hero from reaching their goal, the sidekick (your product) to help the Hero reach their goal, and the plot of what happens
QUIZ QUESTION::
Map the element of the story to its definition
ANSWER CHOICES:
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Element |
Definition |
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Hero |
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Goal |
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Villain |
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Sidekick |
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Plot |
SOLUTION:
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Element |
Definition |
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Villain |
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Goal |
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Plot |
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Hero |
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Sidekick |
Story Telling Quiz 1
SOLUTION:
- Makes it memorable
- Creates an emotional attachment
- Explains why characters do things
- Gets people excited
ND036 C1 L4 05 Storytelling Examples
Summary
Key things to keep in mind when building stories:
- Focus on the problem from the hero’s perspective
- Start by writing the ending first
- The more personal and relatable the story, the more memorable it will be, and the more engaged the audience will be.
- Details and specifics make the story feel more real
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