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Only in men's imagination does every truth find an effective and undeniable existence. Imagination, not invention, is the supreme master of art as of life.

Joseph Conrad

How are Stories Told? Stories find expression in countless ways. In addition to telling tales verbally, stories are told through writings, pictures, music, and dance. Analysts hold that stories are even told through facial expressions and body movements. In a traditional sense, stories generally have taken the forms of oral storytelling, visual storytelling, and song and dance storytelling.


Entering Your World -- All stories must be put into context. Often this is done through defining when and where the story takes place. Donald Davis, storyteller, gives the following helpful insights on how to make your story real.