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Is it shyness or just lack of practice?
16/m. I find that I have much dificulty in telling stories to my friends, like to a group. Even with jokes sometimes. I have no trouble whatsoever with talking and joking around, but when it comes to tell a story, I just can't do it, not even about me. It sounds terrible, I lose their interest too quickly, and they completely miss what I was trying to say. I feel confident about it, but whenever I try nothing comes to mind on what I can do to improve myself. I listen to other people tell stories and jokes all the time, and try to learn from them, but when I apply it to myself, it just doesn't turn out right. I think its leanining more toward a lack of practice. What do you think? Any suggestions on what to do or how to approach this problem? Thanks in advance.
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start with one person first and then go to two, then three, ect. i dont know if this would work, but maybe once a week you should write he most interesting thing that happened. writeit exactly how you would say it, and dont edit the writing. i guess you could edit the spelling, but not the content. over time you will get better. just try to do it more often.
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Ah, don't worry yourself. Practice makes perfect as they say and I think if you do practice, it'll improve if not cure this 'problem' you have. Instead of getting details of the story, get the main parts. Another good thing to do is to watch a comedian live on stage (on dvd of course!) and see how they tell stories/jokes.
Good luck
x Steph x
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I think you are worrying too much about it and you are not relaxing. Don't think about how you look or sound when you are telling a story. Be yourself. Don't worry about what others may think. Don't copy other people's style. This is why it may not be going over so well. Just keep on telling your stories and at some point your style will kick in. Everything takes practice. You are going to do just fine.
Namaste,
LULABELLE
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I really don't think it's either. Some people just aren't good story tellers. I have a friend that is a very social person and has no problem with shyness but can't tell stories for shit. It doesn't stop her though, she tells about 9 a day. So, I don't think practice helps either.
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ok here are some ideas:
-this may sound funny, but write notes on index cards to help you out..if you want to tell a story..write down things on an index card and read off of it..i know it sounds funny but i bet it will work.
-think of how you will say your story..it might flow better if you have a good idea on exactly how you will tell your story..
-maybe evenn actually reherse it when your in your room or something...try telling the story to a brother or sister first..
* i bet you will get things all straightened out. Try those and let me know how it works. Do you have a speech teacher in your school? My brother used to stutter (still kind of does) and he went to a speech teacher. Maybe if you work with a speech teacher he/she can work with you on expressing your ideas and stories to people
-melissa-
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