FIRSTVOICE: The Five Elements of a Successful Story

Passion that makes us care about the story. A Hero who allows us to enter the story through his/her eyes. The Antagonist or obstacle that the hero must overcome, a moment of Awareness that allows the hero to prevail, and the Transformation in the hero and in the world that naturally results.

Passion of the story is what separates us from our old preoccupations, thoughts and interests. It catches our eye and ear and makes us pay attention. It is the immediate and visceral response to the message. Passion grabs our instincts. It is the fire that heats us up and moves us to take action.

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