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Tag Archives: storytelling

Ira Glass on Storytelling

  By John Rea-Hedrick | February 23, 2012 - 12:35 pm | Writing, Writing Advice
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I know this video has made the rounds, but it still inspires me EVERY TIME I watch it.

Tagged ira glass, storytelling, video
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