It’s one thing to be ‘relatable’, but the job of the Storyteller is not merely to meet a reader where he’s at – especially if he happens to be stuck in a miserable place.
The Storyteller has the high calling of leading a reader by the hand to a metaphorical place where he can find HOPE – that is, insight that can be applied in practical ways. Insight that can withstand the rigors of the real world.
This is where most entertainment these days fails. It takes your hand in the darkness, wanders around with you in circles, and finally lets go of your hand – leaving you still wandering in the darkness.
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