In business, storytelling is often discussed only in the realm of advertising. Yet whether it’s grant or proposal writing, annual reports, corporate histories or other communications, workplace writers must make sense of and construct narratives constantly in their daily work. This workshop addresses questions central to narrative workplace writing, whether that composition takes place in in a nonprofit organization, a corporation or the government: What is compelling? How will the way I frame this story influence my audience’s response? How can I turn dense research or statistical data into an engaging and convincing narrative? Drawing on nonfiction narratives from in and outside of business, participants in this workshop will gain new strategies and techniques to apply to common narrative workplace genres.

Outcomes

In this workshop, participants will learn to:

• Recognize and create common genres of narrative workplace writing, such as annual reports, proposals, and grant applications

• Identify the “good stories” that are all around their organization

• Consider elements of narrative structure and momentum will serve their texts rhetorically

• Appreciate storytelling as a crucial business strategy, and embrace the ways in which such writing can influence stakeholders at all levels

• Incorporate outside research and complex data into accessible, fluid and persuasive written texts

Standard workshops are typically limited to 12 participants to ensure active engagement and individual feedback. If you have a larger group, please get in touch to talk about your options.