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    The Art of Storytelling

    Storytelling is an art and some people are born with the gift. When I think of storytellers, I’m not thinking about writers. Instead, I am talking about those who can entertain listeners for hours with tales of their childhood or their outlandish adventures. Whether gathered around a campfire or sitting with family in the living room, we have all been blessed with some good storytellers in our lifetime. In this article, I will share some of my experiences with great storytellers and offer some suggestions on how, as writers, we might learn from their examples. I am not sure if the ability to spin a great yarn is embedded in…