Molly McCloy is a four-time Moth StorySLAM winner whose work was recently profiled in O Magazine.
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I Was (at) Mortified!
The author, dauntless, reads from her teen diaries.
How to Make Your Audience Care: The Emotional Hook in Storytelling
Storytelling isn’t just about recounting events—it’s about making your audience feel something. The most powerful stories are the ones that hook people emotionally, making them invested in the outcome. If you’ve ever watched a movie, read a book, or listened to a speech that made you laugh, cry, or sit on the edge of your […]
Finding Agency in Childhood Trauma Narratives
I recently wrote an article exploring a crucial but often overlooked aspect of writing about childhood trauma: agency. Too often, trauma narratives focus solely on suffering, making them emotionally overwhelming for both writers and readers. But when a protagonist—especially a child—takes action, even in the smallest way, the story transforms. It becomes not just a […]
Storytelling for Business: How to Win Clients and Influence Teams
When it comes to business, data might drive decisions, but stories drive connection. Whether you’re trying to close a deal, rally your team, or communicate your brand vision, storytelling is your secret weapon. It transforms abstract concepts into emotional truths—and it’s how you win clients and influence teams. Let’s break down how storytelling can become […]
Using Humor in Public Speaking—Even If You’re Not a Comedian
You don’t need a Netflix special or a stand-up set at the Laugh Factory to use humor in public speaking. In fact, some of the most effective speakers use humor not to perform, but to connect. Humor breaks tension, builds rapport, and—when used strategically—makes your message stick. So what if you’re not naturally funny? Good […]
What do YOU think about the word dyke? Molly McCloy on KJZZ’s The Show
I recently had the pleasure of joining KJZZ’s The Show for an interview where I shared stories, laughter, and my thoughts on redefining the word “dyke.” We explored how storytelling can reshape conversations and create space for change. Huge thanks to KJZZ for this opportunity! You can listen to the full interview here. Let me […]
Winner of the Red Hen Quill Prose Award: NINE GRUDGES!
Hey guys! Guess who won another award?!
I Won a Book Contest
My memoir Nine Grudges: The Spiteful Origins of the Happiest Dyke on Earth won the 2023 Book Pipeline award for Nonfiction! See details here: https://bookpipeline.com/2023-unpublished-results
My Nonfiction Essay “Tarzan and The Rabbit” was published in Foglifter Volume 6 Issue 2
Click here to read it. 2023 Foglifter pdf
My Story Grudge #7 Was Chosen for The Best of Risk! Podcast
Listen to my story Grudge #7 on the Best of Risk! podcast episode #26 here: Check out the full episode here.
Story Works Round Table with Alida Winternheimer
Story Works Round Table with Alida Winternheimer and Robert Scanlon
I was made into a cartoon character!
I was made into a cartoon character for Chapter Two of Henry Barajas’s nonfiction historical civil rights comic.