
Meg Bowles, Catherine Burns, Jenifer Hixson, Sarah Austin Jenness, and Kate Tellers
A practical and inspiring guide to crafting and sharing true personal stories that connect, engage, and transform.
The Moth started in 1997 in a New York City apartment living room.
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Stories are the threads that weave the fabric of our shared humanity. To begin this journey,
Take the example of a young woman who recalls the day her father’s grocery store burned down. She doesn’t just recount the fire's destruction; she remembers the tears of the elderly women who relied on that store as a community lifeline. It was in that moment, watching her father’s role through the eyes of others, that her perspective shifted. This story emerged not from a list of events but from the
But unearthing your story requires more than just recollection—it demands courage.
Consider the storyteller who begins with an embarrassing mishap, like botching a temp job, only to reveal a deeper journey of resilience and self-discovery. The laughter and empathy that follow are not just responses to humor but to the
As you embark on crafting your story, remember: it is not the grandeur of the event but the personal significance and emotional honesty that captivate.
Having uncovered the essence of your story through memory and vulnerability, we now turn to shaping its foundation—where stakes and transformation give your tale its heartbeat.
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