Simon Fairbanks, our Head of Community Engagement, is delivering a workshop at the IDPE Annual Conference 2024.
Stories are magic.
They can motivate people to apply, attend, partner, volunteer, donate. But where do we start? Well, why not start with the basics?
Every memorable story follows the 7 basic plots of storytelling: overcoming the monster, rags to riches, voyage and return, the quest, comedy, tragedy, and redemption.
This interactive workshop will help you…
Understand the 7 basic plots of storytelling, with detailed knowledge of each concept, along with famous examples in literature and film.
Discover which area of school activity will benefit the most from each of the 7 plots: admissions, fundraising, retention, alumni relations?
Experiment with the 7 plots to discover original and disruptive approaches to storytelling that will truly engage and inspire our communities.
By embracing these plots, our schools can craft truly compelling stories to inspire our audiences.