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# V1:
```python
import streamlit as st
def main():
st.set_page_config(page_title="Storytelling Mastery", page_icon="πŸ“š", layout="wide")
st.title("🎭 The Art of Storytelling: Master Guide 🎭")
# Define the storytelling points data structure
storytelling_points = [
{"number": 1, "emoji": "🏠", "keyword": "location", "description": "Start by establishing a clear location to help listeners visualize the scene."},
{"number": 2, "emoji": "πŸƒ", "keyword": "actions", "description": "Describe specific actions to create momentum and pull listeners into the moment."},
{"number": 3, "emoji": "🧠", "keyword": "thoughts", "description": "Share raw, unfiltered thoughts instead of sanitized summaries to add authenticity."},
{"number": 4, "emoji": "😲", "keyword": "emotions", "description": "Show rather than tell your emotions through physical descriptions of feelings."},
{"number": 5, "emoji": "πŸ’¬", "keyword": "dialogue", "description": "Use exact dialogue to bring characters to life instead of summarizing conversations."},
{"number": 6, "emoji": "πŸ”", "keyword": "zoom", "description": "Zoom into specific moments rather than giving bird's-eye summaries of events."},
{"number": 7, "emoji": "🎬", "keyword": "transport", "description": "Transport your audience into the trenches of your story's crucial moments."},
{"number": 8, "emoji": "🏞️", "keyword": "detail", "description": "Avoid excessive detail in setting descriptionsβ€”listeners will fill in their own versions."},
{"number": 9, "emoji": "⏩", "keyword": "momentum", "description": "Create forward momentum by stating actions that move the story along."},
{"number": 10, "emoji": "πŸ‘οΈ", "keyword": "visual", "description": "Make your stories visual by showing emotions through physical manifestations."},
{"number": 11, "emoji": "πŸ‘‚", "keyword": "listen", "description": "Listen to great storytellers like John Krasinski to learn effective techniques."},
{"number": 12, "emoji": "πŸ—£οΈ", "keyword": "juicy", "description": "Keep dialogue juicy and conversational rather than formal or stilted."},
{"number": 13, "emoji": "🀸", "keyword": "simplify", "description": "Simplify your storytelling approachβ€”it doesn't need to be complicated."},
{"number": 14, "emoji": "🧩", "keyword": "essentials", "description": "Focus on the essentials that make stories compelling rather than unnecessary details."},
{"number": 15, "emoji": "🚢", "keyword": "walk", "description": "Walk listeners through your experience step by step rather than jumping around."},
{"number": 16, "emoji": "🌊", "keyword": "journey", "description": "Create an emotional journey that takes listeners through various feelings."},
{"number": 17, "emoji": "🎯", "keyword": "focused", "description": "Stay focused on the core elements that drive your narrative forward."},
{"number": 18, "emoji": "πŸ€”", "keyword": "neurotic", "description": "Share neurotic thoughts that reveal your humanity and create connection."},
{"number": 19, "emoji": "⚑", "keyword": "crucial", "description": "Capture those crucial moments that define the heart of your story."},
{"number": 20, "emoji": "🧠", "keyword": "master", "description": "Master these five key elements: location, action, thoughts, emotions, and dialogue."}
]
# Define the quotes
quotes = [
{"text": "Stories are a communal currency of humanity.", "author": "Tahir Shah, in Arabian Nights"},
{"text": "The universe is made of stories, not of atoms.", "author": "Muriel Rukeyser"},
{"text": "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.", "author": "Maya Angelou"}
]
# Create the outline
st.markdown("## πŸ“š The Art of Storytelling: 20 Essential Techniques πŸ“š")
st.markdown(f"> \"{quotes[0]['text']}\" β€” {quotes[0]['author']}")
for point in storytelling_points:
st.markdown(f"{point['number']}. {point['emoji']} Start by establishing a clear **{point['keyword']}** to help listeners visualize the scene.")
st.markdown(f"> \"{quotes[1]['text']}\" β€” {quotes[1]['author']}")
# Create tabs for different visualizations
tab1, tab2, tab3 = st.tabs(["Vertical Flow", "Circular Layout", "Categorical Groups"])
with tab1:
st.markdown("### Vertical Flow Diagram")
mermaid_vertical = generate_vertical_diagram(storytelling_points)
st.markdown(mermaid_vertical, unsafe_allow_html=True)
with tab2:
st.markdown("### Circular Storytelling Process")
mermaid_circular = generate_circular_diagram(storytelling_points)
st.markdown(mermaid_circular, unsafe_allow_html=True)
with tab3:
st.markdown("### Categorical Groups")
mermaid_categories = generate_categorical_diagram(storytelling_points)
st.markdown(mermaid_categories, unsafe_allow_html=True)
# Interactive element selector
st.markdown("## πŸ” Explore Individual Storytelling Elements")
col1, col2 = st.columns([1, 3])
with col1:
# Create options for the dropdown - combine emoji, number and keyword
options = [f"{point['number']}. {point['emoji']} {point['keyword'].capitalize()}" for point in storytelling_points]
selected_option = st.selectbox("Select an element to explore:", options)
# Get the selected point number
selected_number = int(selected_option.split('.')[0])
selected_point = next(point for point in storytelling_points if point['number'] == selected_number)
with col2:
st.markdown(f"### {selected_option}")
st.markdown(f"**Description:** {selected_point['description']}")
# Add examples based on the selected point
examples = {
1: "'Two weeks ago, I'm sitting on my couch in my living room taking a deep breath...'",
2: "'I'm in my office. I open my laptop and start reading a message from my manager...'",
3: "Instead of saying 'I was excited', say 'I thought: ah, this will be so cool! Finally, I can see her after all that time.'",
4: "Instead of saying 'I was relieved', say 'In that moment, I leaned backward and let out this big sigh.'",
5: "Instead of saying 'My manager was very happy with my work', say 'In that moment, my manager looked at me and said: Wow, that was really the best presentation you've ever given.'",
6: "John Krasinski didn't just say 'I met a customs agent who was surprised about my wife.' He zoomed into the specific exchange of dialogue.",
7: "'The moment I walked through those doors, the music stopped, all eyes turned to me, and I could feel my heart pounding against my chest.'",
8: "Simply saying 'conference room' is better than listing every piece of furniture and decor.",
9: "Use active verbs like 'I grabbed my phone, texted her quickly, and rushed out the door' instead of static descriptions.",
10: "'He kept tapping his pen on the table and glancing up at the clock every few seconds' creates a clear image of anxiety.",
11: "Notice how comedians like John Krasinski use timing, facial expressions, and precise dialogue to enhance their stories.",
12: "Use 'Yeah, that's crazy!' instead of 'Yes, that's quite extraordinary.'",
13: "Cut out unnecessary backstory and context that doesn't serve the core narrative.",
14: "Focus on the surprise revelation, the key decision moment, or the unexpected twist.",
15: "Walk through events chronologically or in a way that builds tension effectively.",
16: "Start with anticipation, build to frustration, then release with relief or humor.",
17: "If a detail doesn't serve the story's purpose or emotional impact, leave it out.",
18: "'I thought: Oh no, everyone's going to think I'm an absolute fraud now!'",
19: "Sarah Willingham's story focused on the moment the lawyer realized his mistakeβ€”the color draining from his face.",
20: "A complete story incorporates all five elements to create an immersive experience."
}
st.markdown(f"**Example:** {examples[selected_number]}")
# Five pillars section
st.markdown("## 🧠 The Five Pillars of Storytelling")
pillars = storytelling_points[:5] # First 5 points are the pillars
cols = st.columns(5)
for i, pillar in enumerate(pillars):
with cols[i]:
st.markdown(f"### {pillar['emoji']} {pillar['keyword'].capitalize()}")
st.markdown(f"{pillar['description']}")
st.markdown(f"> \"{quotes[2]['text']}\" β€” {quotes[2]['author']}")
def generate_vertical_diagram(points):
"""Generate a vertical flow Mermaid diagram"""
nodes = []
connections = []
styles = []
# Create nodes and connections
for i, point in enumerate(points):
node_id = point['number']
node_label = f"{node_id}. {point['emoji']} {point['keyword'].capitalize()}"
nodes.append(f" {node_id}(\"{node_label}\")")
# Add connection to next node (or back to first if last)
if i < len(points) - 1:
connections.append(f" {node_id} --> {points[i+1]['number']}")
else:
connections.append(f" {node_id} --> {points[0]['number']}")
# Add style classes
styles.extend([
" %% Style definitions",
" classDef foundation fill:#ff9900,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000;",
" classDef technique fill:#66cc99,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000;",
" classDef learning fill:#6699cc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000;",
" classDef mastery fill:#cc6699,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000;",
"",
" %% Apply styles",
" class 1,2,3,4,5 foundation;",
" class 6,7,8,9,10 technique;",
" class 11,12,13,14,15 learning;",
" class 16,17,18,19,20 mastery;"
])
# Assemble diagram
diagram = ["```mermaid", "graph TD"]
diagram.extend(nodes)
diagram.extend(connections)
diagram.extend(styles)
diagram.append("```")
return "\n".join(diagram)
def generate_circular_diagram(points):
"""Generate a circular flow Mermaid diagram"""
# Calculate positions in a circle
import math
diagram = ["```mermaid", "graph TD"]
# Create nodes in circular positions using subgraphs
diagram.append(" %% Nodes")
# Create all nodes first
for point in points:
node_id = point['number']
node_label = f"{node_id}. {point['emoji']} {point['keyword'].capitalize()}"
diagram.append(f" {node_id}[\"{node_label}\"]")
# Group nodes into four quarters
diagram.extend([
" %% Connections - circular flow",
" 1 --> 2 --> 3 --> 4 --> 5 --> 6 --> 7 --> 8 --> 9 --> 10",
" 10 --> 11 --> 12 --> 13 --> 14 --> 15 --> 16 --> 17 --> 18 --> 19 --> 20",
" 20 -.-> 1",
"",
" %% Style definitions",
" classDef q1 fill:#ff9900,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000;",
" classDef q2 fill:#66cc99,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000;",
" classDef q3 fill:#6699cc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000;",
" classDef q4 fill:#cc6699,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000;",
"",
" %% Apply styles by quarters",
" class 1,2,3,4,5 q1;",
" class 6,7,8,9,10 q2;",
" class 11,12,13,14,15 q3;",
" class 16,17,18,19,20 q4;"
])
diagram.append("```")
return "\n".join(diagram)
def generate_categorical_diagram(points):
"""Generate a categorical Mermaid diagram with storytelling elements grouped by category"""
diagram = ["```mermaid", "graph TB"]
# Create category subgraphs
diagram.extend([
" subgraph Foundation[\"πŸ›οΈ Foundation Elements\"]",
" 1(\"`1. 🏠 Location`\")",
" 2(\"`2. πŸƒ Action`\")",
" 3(\"`3. 🧠 Thoughts`\")",
" 4(\"`4. 😲 Emotions`\")",
" 5(\"`5. πŸ’¬ Dialogue`\")",
" end",
"",
" subgraph Techniques[\"πŸ”§ Storytelling Techniques\"]",
" 6(\"`6. πŸ” Zoom In`\")",
" 7(\"`7. 🎬 Transport`\")",
" 8(\"`8. 🏞️ Simple Details`\")",
" 9(\"`9. ⏩ Momentum`\")",
" 10(\"`10. πŸ‘οΈ Visualization`\")",
" end",
"",
" subgraph Development[\"πŸ“ˆ Story Development\"]",
" 11(\"`11. πŸ‘‚ Study Masters`\")",
" 12(\"`12. πŸ—£οΈ Natural Speech`\")",
" 13(\"`13. 🀸 Simplify`\")",
" 14(\"`14. 🧩 Core Elements`\")",
" 15(\"`15. 🚢 Step by Step`\")",
" end",
"",
" subgraph Mastery[\"πŸ† Storytelling Mastery\"]",
" 16(\"`16. 🌊 Emotional Arc`\")",
" 17(\"`17. 🎯 Stay Focused`\")",
" 18(\"`18. πŸ€” Be Human`\")",
" 19(\"`19. ⚑ Key Moments`\")",
" 20(\"`20. 🧠 Five Pillars`\")",
" end",
"",
" %% Connections between categories",
" Foundation --> Techniques",
" Techniques --> Development",
" Development --> Mastery",
" Mastery -.-> Foundation",
])
diagram.append("```")
return "\n".join(diagram)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
```
import streamlit as st
import streamlit.components.v1 as components
import math
def main():
st.set_page_config(page_title="Storytelling Mastery", page_icon="πŸ“š", layout="wide")
st.title("🎭 The Art of Storytelling: Master Guide 🎭")
# -----------------------------
# 1. The Storyteller's Song
# -----------------------------
st.markdown("## 🎡 The Storyteller's Journey Song 🎡")
st.markdown("""
**Verse 1 – Location**
*I'm in a quiet town, where twilight meets the dawn,*
*A simple street and weathered walls, where whispered dreams are drawn.*
**Verse 2 – Actions**
*I lace my worn-out sneakers, stepping into a new day’s light,*
*I pedal through cobbled memories, heart racing with each flight.*
**Verse 3 – Thoughts**
*In every echo of my footsteps, a raw, unfiltered thought appears,*
*I muse, β€œAm I chasing shadows, or the brilliance of my years?”*
**Verse 4 – Emotions**
*My eyes reflect a storm of joy and painβ€”a silent, candid art,*
*A trembling smile, a furrowed brow, emotions painted on my heart.*
**Verse 5 – Dialogue**
*Then comes a gentle, piercing voice: β€œKeep moving, dare to feel;”*
*Those words ignite the darkened skiesβ€”my destiny is real.*
**Chorus**
*Let each moment unfold its magic, in places, moves, and minds so bold,*
*For every whispered thought and burst of feeling tells a story yet untold.*
""")
st.markdown("---")
# -----------------------------
# 2. The Storytelling Points Outline
# -----------------------------
storytelling_points = [
{"number": 1, "emoji": "🏠", "keyword": "location", "description": "Set a scene that sparks the imagination: a place that's simply stated but vividly felt."},
{"number": 2, "emoji": "πŸƒ", "keyword": "actions", "description": "Show the kinetic energyβ€”whether it’s walking, biking, or a spontaneous burst of movement."},
{"number": 3, "emoji": "🧠", "keyword": "thoughts", "description": "Reveal those raw, neurotic inner monologues that make you real and relatable."},
{"number": 4, "emoji": "😲", "keyword": "emotions", "description": "Let your body speak the language of your feelingsβ€”every twitch and tear is a story."},
{"number": 5, "emoji": "πŸ’¬", "keyword": "dialogue", "description": "Capture crisp, memorable dialogue that slices through the moment like lightning."},
# Additional points can be used for further storytelling techniques…
]
# -----------------------------
# 3. Random Literary Wit – Ten Poetic Lines
# -----------------------------
random_poetry = [
"πŸŒ… Location: Where the horizon kisses the edge of dreams. 🌌",
"🚴 Action: Pedaling through the city's heartbeat, every turn a burst of rhythm. 🎢",
"πŸ’­ Thoughts: Whispering secrets of a chaotic mind under a tranquil sky. πŸŒ’",
"😊 Emotions: A smile that trembles like morning dew on a rose. 🌈",
"πŸ—£ Dialogue: Words crackling like fire in the midnight hush. πŸ”₯",
"🌲 Nature: The forest murmurs ancient tales to those who dare to listen. πŸƒ",
"🌊 Waves: Dancing to the eternal hymn of the deep blue. 🐚",
"🌟 Dreams: Starlight scattered over the canvas of restless nights. ✨",
"πŸ”₯ Passion: A flame burning fierce in the silence of despair. ❀️",
"πŸ‚ Reflection: Leaves falling like whispered memories in autumn’s embrace. πŸ•ŠοΈ"
]
st.markdown("## ✨ Random Literary Wit")
st.code("\n".join(random_poetry), language="python")
# -----------------------------
# 4. Interactive Story Element Explorer (Vertical Flow and Tabs)
# -----------------------------
st.markdown("## πŸ“š The Art of Storytelling: 5 Essential Elements")
st.markdown("> \"The universe is made of stories, not of atoms.\" β€” Muriel Rukeyser")
for point in storytelling_points:
st.markdown(f"{point['number']}. {point['emoji']} **{point['keyword'].capitalize()}** - {point['description']}")
# -----------------------------
# 5. Star Layout for the Five Pillars
# -----------------------------
st.markdown("## ⭐ Five Pillars in a Star Layout ⭐")
# Using absolute positioning in a relative container to arrange five points on a circle
# Calculated using basic trigonometry (center = 200, radius = 150)
star_html = """
<div style="position: relative; width: 400px; height: 400px; margin: auto; border: 1px dashed #aaa; border-radius: 50%;">
<!-- Point 1: Location at angle 90Β° -->
<div style="position: absolute; top: 50px; left: 200px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); text-align: center;">
<div style="font-size: 2em;">🏠</div>
<div><b>Location</b></div>
</div>
<!-- Point 2: Actions at angle ~162Β° -->
<div style="position: absolute; top: 154px; left: 57px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); text-align: center;">
<div style="font-size: 2em;">πŸƒ</div>
<div><b>Actions</b></div>
</div>
<!-- Point 3: Thoughts at angle ~234Β° -->
<div style="position: absolute; top: 321px; left: 112px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); text-align: center;">
<div style="font-size: 2em;">🧠</div>
<div><b>Thoughts</b></div>
</div>
<!-- Point 4: Emotions at angle ~306Β° -->
<div style="position: absolute; top: 321px; left: 288px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); text-align: center;">
<div style="font-size: 2em;">😲</div>
<div><b>Emotions</b></div>
</div>
<!-- Point 5: Dialogue at angle ~18Β° -->
<div style="position: absolute; top: 154px; left: 343px; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); text-align: center;">
<div style="font-size: 2em;">πŸ’¬</div>
<div><b>Dialogue</b></div>
</div>
</div>
"""
components.html(star_html, height=450)
# -----------------------------
# 6. Additional Interactive Elements (Tabs & Dropdown)
# -----------------------------
tab1, tab2, tab3 = st.tabs(["Vertical Flow", "Circular Layout", "Categorical Groups"])
with tab1:
st.markdown("### Vertical Flow Diagram")
mermaid_vertical = generate_vertical_diagram(storytelling_points)
st.markdown(mermaid_vertical, unsafe_allow_html=True)
with tab2:
st.markdown("### Circular Storytelling Process")
mermaid_circular = generate_circular_diagram(storytelling_points)
st.markdown(mermaid_circular, unsafe_allow_html=True)
with tab3:
st.markdown("### Categorical Groups")
mermaid_categories = generate_categorical_diagram(storytelling_points)
st.markdown(mermaid_categories, unsafe_allow_html=True)
st.markdown("## πŸ” Explore Individual Storytelling Elements")
col1, col2 = st.columns([1, 3])
with col1:
options = [f"{point['number']}. {point['emoji']} {point['keyword'].capitalize()}" for point in storytelling_points]
selected_option = st.selectbox("Select an element to explore:", options)
selected_number = int(selected_option.split('.')[0])
selected_point = next(point for point in storytelling_points if point['number'] == selected_number)
with col2:
st.markdown(f"### {selected_option}")
st.markdown(f"**Description:** {selected_point['description']}")
examples = {
1: "'In the stillness of a small town, I take in the crisp air...'",
2: "'I lace up my sneakers and step boldly into the unknown, each stride a heartbeat.'",
3: "'I muse: What if these fleeting moments are the stitches of my very soul?'",
4: "'My eyes shimmer with unspoken stories, my face a canvas of turbulent joy.'",
5: "'Then, a voice cuts through the silence: β€˜Keep pushing, the dawn awaits!’'"
}
st.markdown(f"**Example:** {examples.get(selected_number, 'No example available.')}")
st.markdown("> \"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.\" β€” Maya Angelou")
def generate_vertical_diagram(points):
"""Generate a vertical flow Mermaid diagram"""
nodes = []
connections = []
styles = []
for i, point in enumerate(points):
node_id = point['number']
node_label = f"{node_id}. {point['emoji']} {point['keyword'].capitalize()}"
nodes.append(f" {node_id}(\"{node_label}\")")
if i < len(points) - 1:
connections.append(f" {node_id} --> {points[i+1]['number']}")
else:
connections.append(f" {node_id} --> {points[0]['number']}")
styles.extend([
" %% Style definitions",
" classDef foundation fill:#ff9900,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000;",
" classDef technique fill:#66cc99,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000;",
" classDef learning fill:#6699cc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000;",
" classDef mastery fill:#cc6699,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000;",
" class 1,2,3,4,5 foundation;"
])
diagram = ["```mermaid", "graph TD"]
diagram.extend(nodes)
diagram.extend(connections)
diagram.extend(styles)
diagram.append("```")
return "\n".join(diagram)
def generate_circular_diagram(points):
"""Generate a circular flow Mermaid diagram"""
diagram = ["```mermaid", "graph TD"]
for point in points:
node_id = point['number']
node_label = f"{node_id}. {point['emoji']} {point['keyword'].capitalize()}"
diagram.append(f" {node_id}[\"{node_label}\"]")
diagram.extend([
" 1 --> 2 --> 3 --> 4 --> 5 --> 1",
" %% Style definitions",
" classDef q1 fill:#ff9900,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px,color:#000;",
" class 1,2,3,4,5 q1;"
])
diagram.append("```")
return "\n".join(diagram)
def generate_categorical_diagram(points):
"""Generate a categorical Mermaid diagram grouping the storytelling elements"""
diagram = ["```mermaid", "graph TB",
" subgraph Foundation[\"Foundation Elements\"]",
" 1(\"`1. 🏠 Location`\")",
" 2(\"`2. πŸƒ Actions`\")",
" 3(\"`3. 🧠 Thoughts`\")",
" 4(\"`4. 😲 Emotions`\")",
" 5(\"`5. πŸ’¬ Dialogue`\")",
" end",
"```"]
return "\n".join(diagram)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()