Seven Elements of a Digital Story

1. Point of view / perspective

   Who's telling the story?
   Why are they telling it?
   What do you want to convey / message?
   To whom are they telling it?
   

2. Dramatic question

   Situation (beginning/openings: pose a big idea or a big question)
   Action resulting from situation
   Resolution or realization/insight: this 3rd step allows people to reflect back into their own life
   

3. Emotional Content

   Tell a story you care about, be personally connected
   Then people will care to listen, attentive listening to a personal story
   Number of  Production Techniques
   

4. Gift of Voice

   Of your voice
   Use it to convey adjectives and emotions
   

5. Power of Soundtrack

6. Economy

   Condense meaning
   Use metaphor, juxtaposition
   Whole should be greater than the sum of its parts
   

7. Pacing

   Use it for a purpose, for emotional impact