Here is a very good video on creating good compelling stories by Ira Glass.

Part I: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7KQ4vkiNUk
Part II: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qmtwa1yZRM
Part III: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hidvElQ0xE
Part IV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9blgOboiGMQ

Worth watching to for sure!