Leslie Poston

Description:

What is Social Media for Storytellers? Simply put, it’s about more than just the tools. It’s about crafting, then honing, a real connection with your audience, then putting that audience in your pocket and bringing them with you on your journey. Every creative person hopes to make money at their craft, but social media for storytellers doesn’t make your audience feel like your cash cow. If it’s done right it makes them your evangelists, your cheerleaders, your biggest fans.

It’s not just about building an audience either. It’s about building a bridge, connecting people in a way that matters – that lasts. This connection will be the foundation to your success, whether you need distribution, financing, or collaborators. It’s also about telling a story in a way that is compelling. With a million voices shouting, it’s about how to be heard, and, more importantly, how to be worth hearing.

Structure:

Half day workshop, panel or one hour presentation

A/V Needs:

Projector, Screen, Mic, Podium

Previously Presented At:

DIY Days New York 2010, Filmmakers Get Social 2010