The Art of Storytelling: Narrative Techniques for Beginners
A course by Ilan Brenman, Writer and Best-Selling Author
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.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 33 downloads
What's included in this course?
Start by hearing about your teacher Ilan Brenman's professional journey so far. He shares his main references in academia, literature, and cinema and tells the story of how they helped him awaken his inner storyteller.
Discover how and why stories are born and some of the unexpected places where they hide. Also reflect on how technology has affected the world of stories and how they're told.
Then learn to narrate a story capable of truly speaking to the listener using the tools and resources you already possess. Ilan teaches you to memorize a story and what to do when you forget parts of it.
Next, explore how to capture the attention of your audience by appealing to their sense of sight as well as sound. Ilan explains all about timing and how to define the ideal age range of your audience for each narrative.
Now you know how to charm your audience and make each story count.
- 98% positive reviews (88)
- 3,881 students
- 13 lessons (1h 38m)
- 33 additional resources (10 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese, English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Turkish
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- 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
Ilan Brenman
A course by Ilan Brenman
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
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Tongue meat: the origins and functions of stories
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The birth of history
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The two women and the sky
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What do names and words hide?
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The theft of time
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U3
Do the best possible
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I'm not an actor, can I tell stories?
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Memory and oblivion
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"Yo no creo en brujas, pero que las hay, las hay"
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U4
The Frog and the Well: Seeking the Listener's Attention
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Attention, I'm about to start!
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The time of stories
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Different ages and stories
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A storyteller's favorite narratives
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FP
Final project
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The Art of Storytelling: Narrative Techniques for Beginners
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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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.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
The course is designed for people at an intermediate level but doesn’t require any prior storytelling experience. It covers fundamentals and techniques that benefit both beginners and those with some background.
You don’t need any special materials or equipment to join the course. Just have paper, a pen, and internet access to follow the content and complete creative exercises.
You’ll learn storytelling techniques, how to craft narratives, memorize stories, adapt tales for different audiences, and strategies to engage children and convey values through stories.
The course covers oral storytelling techniques like voice control, gestures, improvisation, memorization, story adaptation, use of silence, and ways to keep your audience’s attention.
You’ll practice creative exercises and story invention methods inspired by authors like Gianni Rodari to spark creativity and help you craft original children’s stories.
Storytelling helps develop empathy, emotional expression, imagination, active listening, and emotional bonds, while also aiding understanding of feelings and values.
Yes, the course includes strategies for using storytelling in schools, daycare centers, and other educational environments, tailoring stories to fit the students’ profiles.
Adorei fazer o curso do professor Ilan. Ensina as técnicas e nos encoraja a contar histórias. Obrigada, professor.
Mi piace molto seguire questo insegnante.
Ho letto anche i suoi libri e ti fa immergere nelle storie.
Lo stesso in questo corso ricco di esempi che ti prendono per mano e ti fanno arrivare al cuore della storia.
Me encantó
Como faz para acessar o curso em português? Só aparece em espanhol!
nao sei porque o curso nao aparece mais para mim EM PORTUGUES
falo outras linguas mas quero ver o cuso EM PORTUGUES
os videos nao aparecem mais para mim EM PORTUGUES, estou bem chateada, curso do Ilan