“When people share their stories, the world ignites with possibilities.” Last month I had the privilege of speaking with Catharine Gately, … More
Category: How-Tos
How to Find the Story
Sometimes the most difficult part of talking about international development is figuring out which story to tell. There is so much … More
Lessons from Fiction: Show and Tell
“Show, don’t tell.” It’s a constant challenge for writers, filmmakers, and photographers, whether they’re telling stories based in fact or … More
How to write about real humans: lessons from fiction
Development narratives so often relegate the people we work with to the projects we work on. As if the person … More
Friday Inspiration: Storytelling Tools
Telling a good story is hard. Telling a good story about international development while maintaining nuance, integrity, and without falling … More
How to improve your organization’s photos when you can’t hire a professional
Last week I wrote about why context matters in visual storytelling. You might be thinking, “OK yes, I agree. That’s … More
Why and how to avoid jargon
The utilization of the material learned in the training was bolstered by the local capacity building and gender sensitive expertise … More
