How to Tell Stories

A Universal Scope of Storytelling from a Latin American Perspective

Daniel Mato's book is a discussion of story and how stories are told. This book surveys the universal scope of fine storytelling. Discover a unique perspective, informed by the distinctive insights of indigenous, Afro-descendant, and other Latin-American tellers. 

From the Book: "Why tell stories?"

"There are as many ways to tell a story as there are human beings on the planet Earth to tell them. Those who practice the art of storytelling do so because they enjoy it, and perhaps that is a good reason for you to do it, too. Storytelling is a means of self-expression, of creating, giving, loving, communicating, and sharing with others, and these are always gratifying experiences"

Scholarly Research

Well-researched and reflecting decades of experience, you will find this book helps to focus the teller's preparation and individual artistic experimentation. Includes opening notes from both the author and the translator, citations, and an extensive bibliography.

Useful in Many Settings

Explore new depths of the applications of storytelling in the home, classroom, and professional settings. Includes several stories to tell as well as the author's suggestions on how to tell the stories.