Dicks: Stories resonate because audiences universally relate to finding belief
Matthew Dicks · How to tell better stories | Matthew Dicks (Storyworthy) · Dec 15, 2023 · at 9:51
Storytelling instructor Matthew Dicks discusses why character transformation from disbelief to belief forms the emotional core of impactful narratives.
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“And that's why a story like that resonates with us in a way that another story might not, because we all understand what it's like to not believe in something, And then find belief in something, whether that is religious belief, or I used to think cheeseburgers didn't taste good, and now I believe that they taste good. Either way, we understand that process, and we can connect with Luke Skywalker in a meaningful way.”
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