“Show, don’t tell.” It’s a constant challenge for writers, filmmakers, and photographers, whether they’re telling stories based in fact or … More
Tag: narratives
Don’t Create a Mood, Just Tell Good Stories
Guest post by Daniel Lombardi. This post was originally published on WhyDev, and has been reposted with permission. NGOs are … More
When the agenda gets in the way
How often does the development agenda actually get in the way of doing good? When sticking to an agenda becomes … 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
Protagonists and power: why the aid organization shouldn’t be at the center of the story
Protagonist: the main figure or one of the most prominent figures in a real situation. The leading character or one … More
The numbers game
There are lies, damned lies, and statistics. So the saying goes. We all know that statistics and stories can be … More
An overlooked side of storytelling (and how not to miss it)
“Everyone—community members, donors, national leaders, technical experts, clicktivists, policymakers—need an accurate vision of what the problems are, how they affect … More
