The Joy Revolution presents
The Storytelling Course
✨ Transform Your Storytelling Potential: From Idea to Impactful Narrative
😏 Your Story Is the Bridge to Connection and Change
Have you ever felt that spark—the need to share what’s inside you—but doubted if your story was worth telling? You’re not alone. Too many ideas, no clear structure, not enough confidence.Here’s the truth: Your story matters. It has the power to move hearts, inspire revolutions, and leave a legacy. But without the tools to craft it effectively, it risks being lost in the noise.That’s why this course exists.The Storytelling Course is a 6-step live journey designed to help you:
✨ Master storytelling techniques that captivate an audience.
⚙️ Turn your experiences into clear, powerful narratives.
🌍 Connect authentically and create lasting impact.Whether you're crafting a TEDx talk, writing for your brand, or sharing life lessons, storytelling is your most powerful tool—and together, we’ll unlock its full potential.
Why This Course? Why Now?
In a noisy, chaotic world, stories cut through the clutter. They build trust, create community, and inspire action. And storytelling isn’t just for authors. It’s for anyone who wants to:🔥 Lead movements with purpose.
✨ Build a relatable, authentic brand.
🌟 Connect with others through shared experiences.
👯 Communicate powerful ideas that influence change.
This isn’t a class about abstract theory. It’s about creating your story now—so you can make an impact tomorrow.
What You’ll Accomplish
Unlike other courses that leave you with scattered exercises, this program takes you from blank page to a finished story. By the end, you’ll have:
1️⃣ One Fully Written and Polished Narrative ready to share anywhere—public speaking, content creation, or storytelling events.
2️⃣ 6 Core Skills to Master Storytelling, from structure to vivid prose and emotional hooks.
3️⃣ 6 Writing sessions with live feedback to sharpen your storytelling skills.
4️⃣ Confidence and Craft to connect deeply with your audience, no matter the platform.This isn’t just writing—it’s transformation on the page.
💡 What Makes This Course Unique
🌈 Joy-Driven Transformation: The only storytelling course that puts joy at the heart of creative growth, empowering you to use positive emotion as fuel—even when tackling hard topics or setbacks. This isn’t just about resilience, it’s about leading with joy to make your story (and your process) more magnetic.🔬 Hands-On, Live Creative Labs: Every week features practical writing labs where you immediately experiment with new techniques—so you turn ideas into action on the spot, not just after the course is done. These are not passive webinars, but active, studio-style sessions.🧑🤝🧑 Ultra-Personalized Feedback: You get real-time, tailored support—from both peers and your instructor (Marc Cordon)—ensuring your unique voice gets heard and elevated. Unlike generic feedback forms, direct guidance happens live, helping you immediately improve and gain confidence.🛠️ Lifetime Storytelling Toolkit: You’ll master repeatable frameworks, narrative structures, and literary devices (from classic to advanced), so you’re empowered to craft impactful stories again and again—not just for one project, but for every story you’ll ever tell.💬 Small, Intimate Community: With class sizes capped at 12 (often 5–7 students per cohort), you’re not lost in the shuffle. You’ll build deep connections in a supportive pod, guaranteeing both accountability and belonging that larger, impersonal courses simply can’t offer.🚀 A Complete Journey From Idea to Polished Narrative: The course walks you step-by-step from a blank page to a fully written, performance-ready story. No more scattered exercises or unfinished drafts—you leave with a finished piece you’re proud to share, plus the confidence and technique to do it again.
✨ The 6 Classes: A Proven Framework
📜 The 5-Element Spine
Learn the foundational structure every great story follows: Setup, Proving Ground, Climax, Aftermath, and Resolution. This session gives you the blueprint.🌍 Character Arc Essentials
Transform your protagonist with tools like Ghost, Wound, and Truth. Discover how people change—and why audiences bond with your characters.🎭 Stakes & Arc-to-Meaning
Anchor your story in tension and purpose. Understand what’s at stake and how to make your personal story resonate universally.🌟 Embodied Writing & Voice
Make your story come alive with sensory depth, showing instead of telling, and physical emotion.🚀 Advanced Story Elements
Add polish with pacing, story loops, foreshadowing, and callbacks. Seamlessly connect your opening to your conclusion.🤝 Openings, Closings & Synthesis Workshop
Craft a powerful hook, design a resonant ending, and bring everything together in a story pitch for live feedback.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
🎓 6 Live Weekly Classes—Engaging, interactive sessions that blend theory and practice.
🎨 6 Creative Labs—Transform your ideas into tangible action with hands-on workshops.
🗣️ 1-on-1 Personalized Coaching—Tailored guidance to support your unique revolution.
🌐 Access to The Underground Community—Connect with like-minded changemakers and visionaries.
📚 Course Materials and Replays—Comprehensive resources and on-demand access to every session.
Everything you need to create bold, meaningful impact—delivered with joy. 🌟
what’s in store for september 2025
COURSE CURRICULUM
Each week, we have a live class and a creative lab. Attend a class on topics like character arcs, storytelling models, and advanced storytelling tools, then apply what you learn in labs to create projects to generate TEDx talks, short term social media stories, or memoirs.🗓️The party begins: Sep 15, 2025
Grand finale: Nov 12, 2025NOTE: This is a LIVE course and is taught to small pods. The dates and times below reflect only one time, if you register, we can find you a class/lab time that fits your schedule - such as a weekend time or west coast time.Email or Text Marc Cordon for more information
[email protected]
8132037728 (for faster response)
Week 1: The 5 Elements of a Story
Week of Sep 15
Sep 15 Class: Tues 7 - 8:15pm EST
Sep 17 Writing Lab: Thurs 7 - 8:15pm EST
Learn the foundational structure every great story follows: Setup, Proving Ground, Climax, Aftermath, and Resolution. This session gives you the blueprint.
Week 2: Character Arcs
Week of Sep 22
Sep 22 Class: Tues 7 - 8:15pm EST
Sep 24 Writing Lab: Thurs 7 - 8:15pm EST
Transform your protagonist with tools like Ghost, Wound, and Truth. Discover how people change—and why audiences bond with your characters.
Week 3: Stakes & Arc-to-Meaning
Week of Sep 29
Sep 29 Class: Tues 7 - 8:15pm EST
Oct 1 Writing Lab: Thurs 7 - 8:15pm EST
Anchor your story in tension and purpose. Understand what’s at stake and how to make your personal story resonate universally.
Week 4: 1-on-1 Coaching
Week of Oct 6
Week 5: Advanced Storytelling Pt 1 Techniques
Week of Oct 13
Oct 13 Class: Tues 7 - 8:15pm EST
Oct 15 Writing Lab: Thurs 7 - 8:15pm EST
Make your story come alive with sensory depth, showing instead of telling, and physical emotion with powerful introductions, conclusions, foreshadowing, misdirection, pacing, and more!
Week 6: Advanced Storytelling Pt 2 Techniques
Week of Oct 20
Oct 20 Class: Tues 7 - 8:15pm EST
Oct 22 Writing Lab: Thurs 7 - 8:15pm EST
Add polish with pacing, story loops, foreshadowing, and callbacks. Seamlessly connect your opening to your conclusion.
Week 7: Editing & Non-Linear Storytelling
Week of Sep 27
Sep 27 Class: Tues 7 - 8:15pm EST
Sep 29 Writing Lab: Thurs 7 - 8:15pm EST
Week 8: 1-on-1 Coaching
Week of Oct 20
Week 9: Course Culmination & Project Shares
Week of Oct 7
Oct 27 Finale Pt 1 Tues 7 - 8:30 pm EST
Oct 29 Finale Pt 2 Thurs 7 - 8:30 pm EST
Note: Times and content subject to change.
💡 Who Should Join This Course?
This class is for YOU if you:📌 Have a story to share but don’t know how to start.
🎯 Want to write more authentically and impactfully.
🎤 Hope to use storytelling to inspire, teach, or connect.
😌 Are ready to turn your creative spark into something real.
📣 Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced storyteller, you'll find value here.
⚙️ Enroll Today: Make Your Story Work for You
🌟 What You Get:👉🏽 6 Live Classes covering every step of the storytelling process.
👉🏽 Creative Writing Labs to turn lessons into prose.
👉🏽 Peer and Instructor Feedback to refine your narrative.
👉🏽 Final Presentation Support to share your story with confidence.
⚡ Your Investment: Only $300 for the Complete Live, 9-Week Program
(Note: This is less than most weekend workshops that don’t even guarantee one finished story.)🎉 Special Bonus: First 10 students to enroll get a 1-on-1 coaching session valued at $150—completely free.
Limited Spots Available for Storyteller Summit Antendees—Register Now
With only 12 spots per class, this is an intimate, hands-on program designed for meaningful interaction and personal growth.🚨 Don’t wait—open slots disappear fast. 🚀
Start Your Storytelling Journey Today
• One-time payment: $300
YOUR PEACE OF MIND GUARANTEE
📌 Register now: Secure Your Spot Today
Your story is waiting to be written. There’s no better time to start.
✨ Gain the tools.
🎯 Build confidence.
🌍 Make an impact.
FAQs
Who is the Storytelling Course for?
The Storytelling Course is designed for individuals passionate about sharing their stories, including content creators, brand builders, entrepreneurs, educators, activists, and anyone looking to turn their experiences into powerful narratives that inspire and connect. Whether you're new to storytelling or want to refine your craft, this course is for you.
Who Is the Storytelling Course NOT For?
This course is not for people unwilling to explore their creativity, engage in the writing process, or actively participate in feedback sessions. If you're looking for a quick fix or aren't ready to invest time and energy into crafting your narrative, this might not be a good fit.
Is there really a limit on the number of seats?
Yes, class sizes are intentionally kept small with only 5–7 participants per class to ensure personalized guidance, meaningful interactions, and an intimate learning environment.
What if I’m not “creative”?
No problem! The Joy Revolution is built on the belief that everyone has unique gifts and forms of expression. The course will help you uncover and channel your creativity in ways that feel authentic and impactful.
How long is the course, and what’s the time commitment?
The course runs for 9 weeks, including 2 weeks for catch-up or 1-on-1 coaching. Classes are 75 minutes twice a week, and we recommend dedicating an additional 1–2 hours per week for writing and assignments.
What if I can’t attend a live session?
Don’t worry! All sessions will be recorded and made available for you to review, ensuring you stay on track even if you miss a class.
What kind of results can I expect?
By the end of the course, you’ll have:A fully written and polished story ready to share.
A mastery of foundational and advanced storytelling techniques.
Greater confidence in your abilities to connect with an audience and leave an impact.
How much does the course cost?
For Storyteller Summit attendees, the price is $300 (a discounted rate from the original $750).Please note that the enrollment price will increase to $750 for the next live course scheduled in September 2025.
What’s your refund policy?
We offer a risk-free guarantee. If, after attending the first week, you feel the course isn’t right for you, simply let us know for a full refund.
Do I need to have a specific project or goal in mind before joining?
Not at all! Many participants join with only a rough idea or personal story in mind, while others come with fully conceived projects. We'll guide you throughout the journey no matter where you start.
How is this course different from other writing or storytelling programs?
This course is unique because it combines structured learning, personalized feedback, and hands-on creative labs that guide you step-by-step toward completing your own story. Focused on practicality and impact, it ensures you leave with a polished narrative and the skills to write many more. Plus, the small group size guarantees tailored support and a close-knit, encouraging community.
Note: Times and content subject to change.
MEET YOUR STORYTELLING MAESTRO
Marc Cordon, Creative
Marc Cordon: Creative storyteller, positive psychology coach, multi-time TEDx speaker, and your guide to joyful revolution. With 25+ years in social justice and leadership training, Marc will help you amplify your unique voice and create stories you'll love.
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