You have probably heard Mark Twain’s famous saying, “Don’t let facts get in the way of a good story.” Telling stories requires showmanship and creative liberties. But it’s hard for personalities to learn to exaggerate on the air without feeling inauthentic. The art of exaggeration is a powerful skill that helps personalities stand out in a crowded market. It’s one of the Three E’s Of Entertainment (along with Enhance and Embellish)
The funny thing is you probably do it regularly in real life. It happens when you share a story with friends over coffee or a drink or tell someone about a meeting with your boss. And everyone does it on social media! The art of exaggeration is not lying. It’s simply turning up the volume on the facts to be more entertaining and interesting.
So why is it more challenging to turn up the volume in public when it comes naturally in real life? Many performers seem to become “reporters” when turning on a microphone. But you’re not a reporter. You’re a storyteller! So, let’s learn to use the art of exaggeration.
