The Art of Storytelling: Narrative Techniques for Beginners

A course by Ilan Brenman , Writer and Best-Selling Author

Writer and Best-Selling Author. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined July 2020

Learn storytelling techniques to captivate and enchant your audience

97% positive reviews (65)
3,041 students
Audio: Portuguese
Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn storytelling techniques to captivate and enchant your audience

"We are all storytellers." In this online course, find out just how true this is and how narrating in a captivating and authentic way is possible with just a few simple tools and exercises. No one is more qualified to help you release your potential than award-winning children's author Ilan Brenman, author of best seller Até as princesas soltam pum.

With your teacher's help, awaken your inner narrator with storytelling techniques and discover how to tell stories that immerse your listeners in your creative universe and keep them hanging on your every word.

If you'd also like to develop your creative writing for the little ones, take a look at Ilan's first Domestika course Creating Children's Stories.

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What will you learn in this online course?

13 lessons & 33 downloads

The birth of history
8 minutes, 49 seconds
The two women and the sky
9 minutes, 54 seconds
What do names and words hide?
4 minutes, 32 seconds
The theft of time
7 minutes, 42 seconds
Memory and oblivion
9 minutes, 45 seconds
  • 97% positive reviews (65)
  • 3,041 students
  • 13 lessons (1h 38m)
  • 33 additional resources (10 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Portuguese
  • Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Record a video of yourself narrating the text of your choice.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone interested in the world of storytelling.

Requirements and materials

No previous storytelling experience is necessary for this course.

For materials, all you need is a computer, tablet, or phone and a notebook.


Reviews

3,041 Students
65 Reviews
97% Positive ratings

Ilan Brenman

A course by Ilan Brenman

Teacher Plus
Writer and Best-Selling Author

According to writer Ilan Brenman, he is a fisherman of tales, constantly tuned into the shoal of ideas that surrounds him. Author of the best seller Até as princesas soltam pum, he's already sold over three million copies of his children's books, which have been translated into more than 15 languages worldwide.

His first book was published in 1997 and since then he has released over 80 works. He was also a columnist for Crescer magazine and CBN Radio and has given lectures and participated in television programs both in Brazil and abroad.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Tongue meat: the origins and functions of stories

    • The birth of history
    • The two women and the sky
    • What do names and words hide?
    • The theft of time
  • U3

    Do the best possible

    • I'm not an actor, can I tell stories?
    • Memory and oblivion
    • "Yo no creo en brujas, pero que las hay, las hay"
  • U4

    The Frog and the Well: Seeking the Listener's Attention

    • Attention, I'm about to start!
    • The time of stories
    • Different ages and stories
    • A storyteller's favorite narratives
  • FP

    Final project

    • The Art of Storytelling: Narrative Techniques for Beginners

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

  • Learn from the best professionals

    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

  • Certificates
    Plus

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  • Get front-row seats

    Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.

  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

  • Connect with a global creative community

    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

  • Watch professionally produced courses

    Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.


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The Art of Storytelling: Narrative Techniques for Beginners. Writing course by Ilan Brenman

The Art of Storytelling: Narrative Techniques for Beginners

A course by Ilan Brenman
Writer and Best-Selling Author. São Paulo, Brazil.
Joined July 2020
  • 97% positive reviews (65)
  • 3,041 students