Have you ever watched an episode of The Blacklist?
Raymond Reddington (“Red”), the main character played by James Spader, is a terrific storyteller.
You know he’s about the kill someone the moment he begins one of his elaborate stories.
I’m on the fence as to whether I still like this show or not — the writing is starting to feel gimmicky and a bit desperate. But I look forward to Red’s stories in each episode.
Storytelling Tip:
Watch two or three episodes of The Blacklist. And study Red’s storytelling.
Then, when you hear yourself starting to convince or persuade someone to do something, stop.
Ask yourself: “What would Red do?”
In almost every case, when he most wants to make a point, Red would tell a story.
You should too.