Talks, Workshops, Seminars

Understanding the world in narratives is human.

Story structure, for instance its deep-rooted mode of cause and effect, is archetypal and the basis for human understanding. Much more of human communication takes place in the form of stories than one might at first assume – we are so used to the form that we are sometimes not even aware of it. Hence an explicit and conscious knowledge of how stories work is useful in many different fields – not just for authors.

We are often asked to hold talks and workshops on storytelling, dramaturgy and archetypal story structure. While adapting our approach to the audience, these are the kinds of things we convey:

  • problem-solving in storytelling
  • the outer surface of narrative structure
  • the deep structure of transformation, creating meaning in stories
  • the recipient as protagonist
  • the chain of recipient emotions that makes a story a satisfying experience

We work with various institutions, such as the Independent German Authors association (FDA), the Frankfurt Book Fair, the Design Academy Berlin, or Tech Open Air (TOA).

We’re happy to tell your audience everything we know about storytelling. Just click …

or phone +4915146504773.

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Image © Jordan Wegberg

“I especially liked the poise and competence of the speaker. If your software is as good and convincing as your talk, I’m really going to enjoy working with it!” Ryka F., indie author

“I wish I had know all that 20 years ago!” Author after a talk on character arc

“The best storytelling workshop I have attended to date. Thank you Olaf and Beemgee!” Pia C., head editor, in response to the workshop at Contec México

“That was really brilliant. … I wish you guys would go into schools or train teachers!”  Axel V. 

Image © Contec México 2017

Image © Books on Demand (BoD), Frankfurt Bookfair 2017