Why We Need Stories

August 27, 2018

A story is something that connects people, places, events, and cultures from all around the world. With stories, people can experience what they never have before, they can reach out to people they wouldn’t have met, and they experience the past.

Without stories, life continues in a bubble. People continue to go to work, talk to their neighbors, take care of their families, but there’s something missing: the ability to grow as people and connect through storytelling. Every civilization throughout history had its own form and purpose behind storytelling, but in the end, it brings people together.

It gives writers a creative outlet. It gives photographers and artists to show the human perspective. It allows us to be human.

In a time when nonfiction storytelling can be considered propaganda or fake news, it is important that we remember the power and importance of good storytelling.

One Response to “Why We Need Stories”

  1.   fuglsang said:

    I do want to keep the focus on accuracy for this class. News and feature stories can bring people together, but if we’re going to use them to understand the world, they have to be accurate. The creativity comes in how the story is put together in order to get people’s attention.

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