Storytelling Concepts and Techniques

Glenn Gers discusses the fundamentals of storytelling, emphasizing the importance of character-driven narratives and the role of obstacles. He explains how questions and choices shape the writing process and offers insights into finding a personal writing style. Gers also addresses overcoming writer's block and provides practical tips for scene creation.

What is the basic idea of a story according to Glenn Gers?

• Describing a setting in detail

• Following a character or characters and their interactions

• Focusing on dialogue and monologues

• Following a single character's journey

What analogy does Glenn Gers use to describe characters in a story?

• Birds flying in the sky

• Leaves in the wind

• Rivers flowing to the sea

• Billiard balls in motion

What does Glenn Gers say about every character in a story?

• They have no goals

• They are all heroes

• They think they are the main character

• They are all villains

What is a key element of storytelling according to Glenn Gers?

• Detailed descriptions

• Character interactions and conflicts

• Complex plot twists

• Multiple subplots

According to Glenn Gers, what makes a story more interesting?

• A character achieving their goal without obstacles

• A character facing obstacles while trying to achieve their goal

• A character who is always happy

• A story with no conflict

What is the significance of obstacles in a story?

• They should be avoided

• They create conflict and interest

• They are unnecessary

• They make the story boring

What is the role of a character's goal in a story?

• To create confusion

• To drive the narrative forward

• To distract from the main plot

• To make the story longer

What is the role of questions in the writing process?

• To guide the development of the story

• To create a checklist

• To limit creativity

• To fill out a form

What is the first step in the writing process according to Glenn Gers?

• Creating character names

• Asking questions about the story

• Choosing a genre

• Writing a detailed outline

Which of the following is NOT one of the six essential questions for storytelling?

• What do they want?

• Who is it about?

• Where do they live?

• Why doesn’t that work?