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    In "The Art of the Tale," master storytellers James and Morrisey reveal the six elements that transform ordinary communication into unforgettable narratives. Winner of the 2023 Storytelling World Award, it's the book university speech teachers call "the most practical guide to storytelling" in decades.

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