This StoryShift from coach Susan Faurot is a story in itself:
You have just invented the wheel. Relax. You can add the whitewalls later.
Since it actually describes my own story - and the advice I most need to take after launching my new storytelling course - I am going to leave it to you to spot just how and why this story works.
Not sure? Then You, Your Stories, and Your Audience just might be the ideal class for you!