How to Tell Better Stories: What I've Learned
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 15. 05. 2024
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This is about my experience figuring out storytelling. I find it difficult looking at a lot of my old work but itâs what got me to where I am.
I donât believe there is any single âcorrectâ way to tell stories, but Iâve noticed a few patterns that lace through the work of many of the best artists out there and this is my best attempt at understanding that and sharing it with you.
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âWe are, as a species, addicted to story. Even when the body goes to sleep, the mind stays up all night, telling itself stories.â Nathianial you represent this so much in your work â€ïž you're awesome ;)
What a quote!
In Indian culture Stories are used by Grandparents to pass on information, ideas,morals to children. it's so subtly genius. The kids do not have to be forced to learn through textbooks but rather they would keenly listen to every words of their parants. I remember all the restless children around the house would turn into a class of silent and highly keen students. goodold days......miss my grandparants
@@LEN-iy3ix ed visits to 33
When you watch yourself, just accept that you've grown from that day. It shouldn't make you cringe. Smile at yourself and use that positive energy to move on from there.
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*#1 reason why stories are so powerful - they engage EMOTIONS*
When people feel a deep resonating feeling with what you present, they will always follow you.
You're like a master at getting top comments on my videos.
Joking aside, I totally agree with that.
You are EVERYWHERE
You are everywhere
@@nathanieldrew Because he takes his time to write good comments!
@@BooksFriends Because he has bots thumbing his comments up everywhere. He responds on so many channels, just hoping to gain more subscribers. I once saw a comment of his under a video which was posted less than a minute ago and he already had 50+ thumbs up.
3 *TIPS* to great storytelling:
*1. AVOID* filler words. âLike, um, yea, so, I guessâ
*2.* Give the *MAIN* points of the story. Not every detail.
*3.* Show *EMOTION* and sound effects.
"how to be sexy towards those who love you"??????
BetterMints And the most important, be passionate in telling that shit
@@Renecide that's technically what the 3rd point means
what if you got a monotone voice?
Flint Try to speak about something you find passionate about. There are certain areas in your stories that you can emphasize in tone, sound, and expressive face moments and hand gestures. âI would RATHER go to a crappy place than experience HORRIBLE airport service.â Imagine yourself speaking this story and emphasizing the certain words like rather, crappy, experience, horrible, and etc.
To learn how to make stories is also how you reinforce your concept of yourself, and the world that you live in. For someone who also grew up being called "intense" and would need a "chill pill" or that "you don't have to think about everything as a problem waiting to be solved", I could very much relate to the call of discovering a story-the story-only to find out that it's not definite until at least, when you die.
That said, it's actually quite good for you that you put yourself out there (I mean, here on CZcams) all those years ago in pursuit of learning how to make video content. It gives you a good benchmark of where you are now, and reminds you how different or alike you were from the beginning to where you are now. It's like reading a page from a journal (if you journal, even very intermittently), only its published online.
Thank you for being intentional, and striving to be more intentional. We need more of that in our saturated world. đ
muy buen coMENtario y su narrativa que describe cassi poetikaMENTE, tamBIEN Gracias a Usted
So,he died, I don't have red to body to body with so I consider blue.but can a love be reconciled with red body me here and Blu formless invisible him? Word write? Let go? Both? What I'd another red romance comes? Will invisible Blu be watching red me new him red ?
I get goosebumps every time I watch your videos. So good as always :)
and I love your videos!
Wait... you're only 21? Wow. That makes your work and your channel even more impressive!
I'm 22 and I feel pretty young. But knowing he's only 21 makes me feel sooo old, in a bad way lol
âIt's like everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head. Always. All the time. That story makes you what you are. We build ourselves out of that story" (The Name of the Wind)
Life Progress - Health, Wealth, & Happiness Channel that book itâs so good đđŒ
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And that story comes to life when you tell it to others.
The quality of your videos are only getting better, it's beautiful to see you grow as a creator. Your work ethic is inspiring. I'm just super glad and lucky to have found your channel in the middle of content noise.
I appreciate you â€ïž
I am a documentary film graduate and started a CZcams channel a few months ago. I'm not uploading documentaries, but educational videos on mindfulness/self improvement. I was curious of what you were gonna tell in this video and what I would learn from it. But I think it had a great influence... I saw my documentary work and my youtube videos as something completely different... but for some reason after watching this video I feel like I know better how to implement the things I've learned from making films into making my youtube videos. I specifically resonated with your point about 'treat your audience as your most intelligent friend'. I *love* getting my audience to think about something after watching my documentaries. Making educational videos now, I kinda lost that. Thank you for reminding me of this.
Super long comment, hope it makes sense!
The introspection, and depth of this video is absolutely beautiful to watch.
That level of honesty, to every work you do, you did... This is what makes your content undoubtedly unique and pure in some way..
Thankyou Nathan for inspiring us to be truthful to ourselves and to others as well..
Absolutely love your work â€ïžđ
So many beautiful things to take from this. Thank you for your knowledge, man. It's inspiring
I actually can't wait if this guy do a podcast
You've been inspiring me for quite a while now, you're helping me change my life. I always thought about creating a channel just like yours, talking about experiences and stuff, just never got the courage to start, I think you're helping me with that as well, so thank you really.
I like how simple something can seem but you go in depth about it
I absolutely love your awareness on what it is to just go for life and learn along the way and feel comfortable with that, as we all 'should'. Its beautiful to witness the near absence of fear of failure / perfectionism. You experientially know permission, art of experimenting, and the process of creating. Its so so so beautiful.
This is currently my favorite CZcams Channel, so fresh, so honest, so helpful, so inspiring! I really love your work.
I'm just amused how much value every single one of your video has. From an external perspective seems like you are becoming more and more accepting of the world and yourself in it as you are, therefore you are enclosing to the really deep that every human being can feel true in one way or another.
Thank you Nat
Nate, I swear you are helping me a lot.
I'm 14. Keep making videos mate!
the fuck u need the help for at 14?
dunno the story tho no disrespect fam
dgcoperates Iâm 14 too, uno we wanna tell stories too đ
I wish would find the kinda of Chanel when I was 14.. didnât exist in my time. So Girl, keep the good work!
Nathaniel, you're a true blessing. Thank you for taking us along with you on this spectacular journey!
02:11 - "I've always been more of an intense person, and I remember growing up being told pretty often to chill out, you know, to relax, and that always drove me nuts because that felt to me very much against my nature." Yeah, I know this feeling very well. Well said. Thank you for understanding.
This is definitely so encouraging! You did a big service by showing how you've started instead of idealising everything.
At the same time you show distance to yourself and you make me like you even more! It's amazing to see how you grow
"I've always been more of an intense person." This entire video was like looking into a mirror! I especially loved the quotes you included, but that one line about intensity really resonated... I know a lot of girl's are often shamed for their enthusiasm, but it's so lush seeing someone say - hey, don't calm your passions đ
The way you speak literally calms me down and seeing your progress from when you started and now- you are a star. Your story telling amazed me I hope to learn a lot from you to grow my channel.
I really admire the lucidity and maturity of your videos, I enjoy watching them, find them beautiful and artistic, thank you
To me, this is one of your best videos by far. The amount of knowledge and information you gave us is priceless. Thank you Nathaniel
One of the best videos I've ever stumbled across on CZcams. Appreciate you showing up through all the growth
Discovered your channel like 2 days ago, and youâre wise beyond your words! Thank you for creating this channel đ
Your channel works. I'm going through each one of your videos, oldest to newest. With each video I watch, I seem to understand myself and how live more and more. Your purpose is beautiful.
Nathaniel, your work is absolutely amazing! I love your uniqueness and authenticity as a storyteller. Please keep sharing!
I am so glad I found you here. You are the best. Never doubt yourself. You are good enough!
I just f*cking love this yt channel! Itâs the honesty, clarity and just everything that makes me feel like doing the same! One guy ones said; you only need 1000 fans to succeed and you can definitely count me in!
I think it's wonderful that you've held onto these old videos of yourself. I know I'm a sentimentalist at heart but I really believe there is an incredible amount of value in having the ability to reflect on old creative projects. There is, of course, the more obvious benefits in seeing where you came from and thinking about how you would improve them, but these projects also give you a window to your past self. They allow you the opportunity to remember the drive, passion, and curiosity you brought to your first creative pursuits which I have found never fails to invigorate me in my current projects. I make a point in saving the first paper I ever wrote in my field. It's grandiose introduction paired with awkward, choppy sentences make me laugh and cringe in equal amounts. More importantly, I remember the joy I had in writing it which reminds me however often I question it, past me knew what she was doing.
Except for the majority of my haircuts... My goodness what was I thinking?
Thanks for being so real, genuine and vulnerable. Not sure how I stumbled across your channel but Iâm so glad I did đ
*I believe that's my new favorite quote. "To be interesting, to be interested"*
William Eggleston created Art to express himself. He was criticized strongly but wasn't bothered by his critics. He is known as one of the most influential artists to have existed in this world and is a pioneer in color photography. If you stay true to yourself. You will find an audience of people who share your values and want to see more of your work.
[2 week CZcamsr] You really gave me motivation to walk my city and create movies. Thank you!
@@JoostJGJ I forgot all about this comment, thank you for reminding me ^^
"People like to figure things out themselves" I really needed this right now. This video definitely got tucked away in the favorites. Thanks
oh my gosh....it is humbling.... and not so much the easiest thing to look at old videos. thank you for this perspective on learning Story telling.
your genuine and pure energy really pierces through the screen and i am so drawn to you. love your content :]
I need more of the little Nathan videos please. Absolutely adorable
You have become a constant person I can go to for help. you always speak to my core so thank you
Thank you for sharing your perspective with the world. I appreciate the refreshing honesty and the constantly evolving artistry. Also, as a creative individual who is slowly but surely figuring out their own path, your words really resonate with me. I especially appreciate that you're willing to reveal tidbits of when your projects were awkward experiments - that's an essential part of the creative process, and I think that when you show that in contrast to how far you have come, it inspires others to create. Keep exploring!
You have come a long way. I'm lucky to have discovered your channel a just few months ago. Being so young, you have taught me many things that I have overlooked in life. Thanks for sharing such good content.
This video is a clear indication of the growth that Nathan went throughout these years, it is inspiring to see that he didn't give up. Hats off to you mate!
This video really got me thinking of my childhood passion. I used to carry a camera with me in elementary school just recording my life with my friends⊠I miss that. You really got me thinking of going back to storytelling online. I guess I was just too anxious of what people would think of my experiences and challenges but my experiences and challenges are just as similar as someone in my neighborhood and in my Hispanic community. Iâm just going to go for it. Thank you for speaking about this topic. đđœđŠ
Man I have been watching you for a while , and I finally subscribed today. This video is a masterpiece â€ïž
I love this video. I also hate looking back at my old videos, it is painful and cringy, but really satisfying to see how far you've come and what skin you've shed over the years.
I love the concept of a good story is something not about you, but your experience! I love that!
One of my goals for this year is to become a fluent English speaker. That's why I watch your amazing videos,Nathaniel. Your vocabulary is so rich of words , but not only that but also the tone of voice and pauses you create to highlight your speech. Keep making this kind of videos. I wish you my best regards to you, bro.
Thank you for being our inspiration. You're touching our lives and hearts somehow, helping us to be better in our lives by sharing your experiences with us. Keep going! We love what you do!
100% agree that looking back at old work is hard to stomach sometimes. But all that means is that you've improved that much since then đ Love your work Nathaniel keep it up!
Oh I think I've been waiting for this video my entire life. Thank you.
Your authenticity is what is great to watch. Young, teen, now, it was all great because you are being you. I love that more than overly curated work.
Man, Im from Portugal and I love what you doing, its awesome how I can relate so much with your vision and thoughts. Im impressed with your clarity and mentality with only 21 years old, I can remember when I was your age to thought about this topics but I never been into share that type of things. I will start making videos like yours to share the same vision with portuguese people. Thank you so much for the work that you are putting into this, it adds a very amount of value! đBest regards from Portugal!
Damn this guy just keep getting better Loved the video đâ„ïž
wonder if it's possible to do a podcast with the YT audio??
Yeah, man! We'll always have to figure things out. However, telling and hearing stories make figuring things out a lot better.
Thanks for the great video!
There is nothing better than being grateful, I promise everything you see will have a different, better perspective. So I truly appreciate how grateful Nathan is to his past rather than being embarrassed of it. In my opinion, being grateful is the number 1 trait a human should have because it will change them and the things and people around them to a happier story.
Your honesty and the vulnerability that you express in this video was refreshing. Well filmed and thought provoking, a self analysis that forgives yourself for not being good from the start, and of course, talking to a camera is hard, let alone knowing what to say or trying to remember what to say, and being natural whilst doing it is difficult and takes practise. Nice video bud đ€
Being afraid of critizism is one of the hardest issues to overcome. But all of the artist and fighters can avoid this way of thinking and focus in the main target!
Thanks Nathaniel for this inspiration :)
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You have no idea how much you have helped me by sharing your journey of finding your voice. I loved it. I have been planning on making my very 1st video for a very long time. But i was hasitant. Scared of being judged. But hearing about your journey, makes me wanna go for it head on. Without thinking of the mistakes i would make along the way. Thank you!! Thank you so much for this.
Thank you for making this video Nate.
I think you are an amazing storyteller and I seriously look forward to your uploads because I can just feel the amount of effort, sincerity, and thought that you put into each video. Keep creating and being awesome.
I watch you for a few weeks two weeks maybe but this video opened my eyes too. I am a person I absorb everything in me and rethink it. It is like my brain doesnât want to stop to question things. So, I am very energetic and intense in some things and topics. And âit throughs me nutsâ that people told me âI should chill outâ because I canât . But some people donât think so much about it and you need to respect it but it is difficult. Watching people who think similar and make videos like this is interesting. Art is something out of the now and out of the routine but I think it is cool and fun and an expanding know.
I stumbled across your channel a couple of weeks ago, best discovery Iâve made in some time. Great content and a great overall outlook. Keep on doing your thing man, appreciate your work.
thank for sharing this so genuinely. i feel the same about my own channel. finding my voice / style feels so hard -- my mind takes me in so many opposite directions, and its definitely challenging to look back at the past.
thank you so much for sharing your story, i realized that I really enjoy capturing stories with an interesting narrative and this video was really helpful!
Telling stories has a more important place in my soul than I've realized. This helped me to take action towards it and, probably, a more exciting life.
Thank you!
Okay so the clips of your very first video and hearing you say you had no idea what to expect from your channel and that you didnt know how to use a camera BUT you were here to *learn* = heartwarming. I absolutely adore that you were ready to learn and willing to throw yourself out there. Look how far you've come and how talented you've become. That's rad.
Man I wish I was half this good at storytelling
I adore how you made this video. The structure was so fascinating but also so touching with what you said and showed. I think it is so easy to throw around quotes (remembering instagram pics a few years ago XD) but yours where absolutely perfect and so open! So thanks for this openness, this art and work
'There is no better way of learning how to do something than by doing it' this sent me to tears :') lovely video and amazingly inspiring-thank you
You've come such a long way since your first video. I recently started making videos and seeing you grow into who you are today gives me so much hope. Here's to trying things out and learning along the way.
i''ve seen a couple of your videos but this one really hit home for me! i'm a musician and my way of telling stories is through song and sounds, i feel you on how this process is something that is ongoing and there's always more to expand upon and dig deeper into. Anyways, you're awesome dude! Stay intense homie!!
Such a good video man, thanks for sharing your experience and giving us the clues.
Watching videos of myself talking about photography or looking at old work always makes me so happy in the fact that I have come so far. I think a major inspiration should be yourself & that the only person you should ever compare yourself to is your past self. It's cringey but plain awesome bc think about how far you can go from here.
I think finding your voice is a beautiful process! Without the documentation you wouldnât really ever see the growth. You have inspired me in so many ways! Thank you for your content.
You have a sweet spirit! Never lose your authenticity! Thank you. Gracias!
I love how raw and honest your videos are. Your content is amazing and I hope to incorporate your videography and editing skills into my CZcams content one day. Love your work!
This is great! Iâm trying to transform the content on my channel and I really appreciate the long-form storytelling and how deep some CZcamsrs like you go with their videos. I was always afraid of deep work, but Iâm trying to wrap my head around it.
Thank you...just, thank you. Really. Just what I needed to hear to take the plunge I want to take. Love what you do and how you do it with courageđ definitely inspiring sir!
I totally feel the âWow, chill outâ part. I think that becoming an artist is an outlet for many people who are considered intense. What a great video, your honesty is very inspiring! I love to watch your content to become a better writer and storyteller myself. :)
Inspirational. I am looking forward to making a video like this for myself in a few years. You rock brother!
i just amazed of this progress, you talk very differently in old videos, it's like i can hear more wisdom in your voice now comparing to old videos
Congratulations on your journey, it makes me so happy to see you grow, it gives me so much motivation to believe that I can also follow and achieve my dreams!
Dude!! This is so well done and we like you so much! You make everything so poetic.
I just wanted to say thank you for this video â€ïž It helped me in more ways than you can imagine. Keep up the good work!
Youâre a very intelligent and charismatic guy, I really love your stuff, keep posting. Hard to find people so passionate about self transformation so Iâm really glad I found you!
You seem like such a real and genuine person. It would be awesome to get to know you in person or meet someone like you.
You are a beautiful human being. I donât even know why this made me cry. I guess you are an excellent storyteller.
I really needed this man ...
Thank you so much â€ïž
You have no idea how much you're helping others with these vedios. Stay blessed. Keep on motivating people. âđ»
Awesome video, it's been great watching you grow as a creator, even just from recently discovering you!
Such a lovely piece. Keep creating more. Thanks for the inspiration :)
@NathanielDrew I think your content is awesome. I started with your learning Italian video and it inspired me to learn Italian myself. Keep up the hard work you will grow and you will make a difference.
This video, 3 years later, has made me a fan of your channel. Good job and great lessons. We need more people willing to put themselves out there for the sake of curiosity.
You are so good at the art of story telling and teaching what you have learned over your whole 21 years on this earth ! Amazing...
Someone mentioned a podcast...I think that's a great idea! I know you love the video aspect, but this way you can pump out lessons even quicker... for us older folks (I am 60) that wished they learned these lessons earlier in their lives.. I believe you are going to go real far. Thank you so much!
Your baby voice at 3:25 - itâs so inspiring to see how much youâve grown!
Thank you so much for this video! I feel like it is exactly what I needed for a very long time.
Love the old footage. So sweet that you have that. â„ïž
Hell yes. You always put out the best content. Thanks man!
This video had me laughing and smiling so much! To see the younger you and how much youâve changed, yet have stayed the same. So inspiring! Keep being you! And thank you for being such a light for so many of us.