2014 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

7 Clues to an Inspiring Story

Georgene HildebrandRotary Public Image Coordinator, Zone 29

Top 7 Clues to an Inspiring Story

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RivetingSomething we can identify with

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Have an Emotional experience

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Surprises/barriers to keep interest

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A Person(protagonist) or driver of the story

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Anxiety or tension in story

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Clarity with vividly painted pictureEssays tell, stories show. Barbara Greene

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End with a meaning that is clear

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1. Riveting2. Emotion3. Surprise4. Person or protagonist5. Anxiety or tension6. Clarity with vivid words7. End with a meaning

RE-SPACE

7 Clues to an Inspiring Story

7 Clues to an Inspiring Story

What is your Rotary story?

How might we RESPACE the message?

7 Clues to an Inspiring Story