Another day, another deck. I’m always hunting for tools to inject creativity and structure into workshops. If you’re on Instagram, you’ve probably seen the Pip Decks ads – they’re everywhere!

This deck, with around 60 cards, is designed to help craft compelling narratives. Each card presents a specific storytelling tactic which you can apply your story to. Here are 3 examples:

😇 👿 “Good & Evil” challenges you to frame your story around a moral conflict.

📉 💰 “Rags to Riches” prompts a hero narrative of humble beginnings leading to success.

🚗 💎 “Rolls Royce Moment”, inspired by a famous ad, focuses on highlighting luxury and elegance.

The cards are categorised into concepts like exploration, character, function, structure, and style. This variety makes it an excellent brainstorming tool. It’s perfect for breaking out of creative ruts and exploring new storytelling directions.

The deck helps overcome the blank page syndrome by presenting multiple options. This not only offers paths you might like but also helps you avoid directions you prefer not to take, effectively narrowing your focus.

While some tactics might be hit or miss, the diversity ensures each use is unique, keeping the exercise fresh and engaging. It’s more about expanding your creative horizons and discovering unexpected angles than finding the perfect story right away.

Overall, the Storyteller Tactics is a valuable tool for any storyteller. Whether refining brand narratives, or injecting creativity into content, this deck provides a practical way to experiment with new techniques.

If you’re interested in workshop facilitation or need storytelling inspiration, feel free to reach out. I’m always keen to discuss new tools and techniques that can transform collaborative efforts.