Author: Nick Baskerville

After years of being an instructor in the military and the and the fire service, I realized I needed to improve my delivery. My students needed me to improve delivery. But how do I improve my delivery? Simple. I finally took a member of Toastmasters up on the invitation to come to a meeting. It wasn't long until I joined. Along the way of improving my skills at delivering a message, I came to understand that of all the ways to get a point across, telling stories is the best way to get it done. Around this time, another friend from Toastmasters told me about The Moth monthly story telling shows. What better way to test out my theories on storytelling. It's in my travels there to the shows that I found more and more shows, and classes, and events centered around storytelling. Despite how many people know about the storytelling world, not many people know about the storytelling world. So now, I'm out to tell the world about storytelling.

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 Nick Baskerville Uncategorized

Secretly Y’all Storytelling show!!! #storytelling #livestories #tellmorestories #tellmorestories #vastorytelling #vastoryteller #stories #storytellingonpurpose

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December 2, 2019December 2, 2019 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

What Happened This Year?!?!

I don't know about you, but I have had quite the year for storytelling. Never mind the places I have gotten to tell stories at. I have met great people in various stages in their storytelling journey. I have enjoyed so many storytelling shows that are entertaining, advocating for causes, raising money for issues, and/or … Continue reading What Happened This Year?!?!

November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 Nick Baskerville Uncategorized

Better Said Than Done live stories #storytelling #storiesmatter #livestories #storytellingonpurpose #tellmorestories #tellyourstory

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November 27, 2019 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

Look Who’s Telling Stories Again!?!?

In December, I'll be out at the following places, seeing if I can FLOP (Find Laughs On Purpose) again. Come on if you can! 2 DecHosting at Carpool Comedy Open micComics come to work on their craft of being funny. I get to take the crowd on the journey with them https://www.facebook.com/events/412661739612032/3 DecSecretly Y'all (Richmond, … Continue reading Look Who’s Telling Stories Again!?!?

November 25, 2019 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

Stories of the Holidays!!!

The year is approaching an end, but stories sure don't! After all, it's the holiday season. This is where some of the best stories come from! Stop by a show and take in a story, tell a story, and experience a story. Want your show listed in a monthly blogpost? Send me info about date, … Continue reading Stories of the Holidays!!!

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 Nick Baskerville Uncategorized

Business Agility Meet Up #bussinessagility #storytelling #storytellingonpurpose #storytellingworkshop #stories

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November 18, 2019November 17, 2019 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

Final Thoughts on Storytelling Podcasts

After completing a dozen or so articles about storytelling podcast, I have only been able to give you a peek into what's available. I haven't finished all of the storytelling podcast I listen to. I haven't gotten into the storytelling podcast people have recommended to me after reading the articles. It sure has been fun … Continue reading Final Thoughts on Storytelling Podcasts

November 16, 2019November 16, 2019 Nick Baskerville Uncategorized

Mistakes Were Made at the HITS #mistakesweremade #HITS #holeintheskydc #livestories #storytelling #storytellingonpurpose #stories #tellyourstory #tellmorestories

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November 11, 2019 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

Want a way to thank a veteran today?

On May 8th of this year, it fully dawned on me what I had gotten myself into. That evening, just finished watching The Storytelling Boot Camp 101 class graduation show. Students connected to the military spent weeks, at no cost, learning the art and craft of storytelling. As people mingle and talk, I can feel … Continue reading Want a way to thank a veteran today?

November 4, 2019November 4, 2019 Nick Baskerville Blog, Storytelling

Guess who’s telling stories again!?!?

I am lucky enough to be doing 2 shows and a workshop in Nov. Doing them days apart is a challenge though. If you can make at least one of these shows, I'd love to have you in the crowd! All of these are in DC. See the links for ticket info. 9 NovNick is … Continue reading Guess who’s telling stories again!?!?

Better Said Than Done

Last Saturday of the Month

The Auld Shebeen

**DOWNSTAIRS**

3971 Chain Bridge Rd.

Fairfax, VA 22030

Third Thursday of the Month

DC Drafthouse

1100 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

**Entrance is on L Street Between 13th and 14th Street**

6:00PM Doors Open

7:00PM Show

http://www.bettersaidthandone.com/storytelling-shows/

The Moth

First Thursday of the Month

The Miracle Theatre

535 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003

6:30 pm Doors Open

7:30 pm Stories Start

Third Monday of the Month

City Winery DC

1350 Okie St NE, Washington, DC 20002

6:30 pm Doors Open

7:30 pm Stories Start

https://themoth.org/events/results?eventLocations=6486&typesOfEvents=&eventDate=

Perfect Liars Club

First Wednesday of the Month

The Bier Baron

1523 22nd Street, NW

Washington, DC

5:30 pm Doors open

7:30 pm Show starts

https://www.perfectliarsclub.com/washington-dc-shows.html

Story District

Second Tuesday of the Month

Normally at:

2009 8th St, NW

Washington, DC 20009

6:30 pm Doors open

8:00 pm Show starts

Other show are available

on varying dates and locations

http://storydistrict.org/shows

Mistakes Were Made

Third Wednesday of the Month

The Bier Baron

1523 22nd Street, NW

Washington, DC

5:30 pm Doors open

7:30 pm Show starts

https://mistakes.live/new-events

The Story Collider

Every other month

Second Wednesday of the Month

The Bier Baron

1523 22nd Street, NW

Washington, DC

5:30 pm Doors open

7:30 pm Show starts

https://www.storycollider.org/upcoming-shows

The Grapevine Storytelling Series

Second Wednesday of the Month

14TH & V

2021 14th St, NW

Washington, D.C. 20009

7:30 pm Show Starts

Tell Me More…

Third Sunday of the month

Push Comedy Theater

763 Granby Street

Norfolk, VA 23510

7:00 pm Show Starts

https://www.tellmemorelive.org/themes/

Rappahannock Rap

Second Friday of the month

LibertyTown Arts Workshop

916 Liberty St

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

8:00 pm Show Starts

https://www.facebook.com/groups/408259483325069/

This Is My Brave

Shows are available at varying dates and locations throughout the year. Shows are also available in other states.

https://thisismybrave.org/events/

The Stoop Storytelling Series

Varying days (normally Tues, Wed, or Thurs), normally once or twice a month

Baltimore, MD (varying locations)

https://www.stoopstorytelling.com/shows/

Secretly Y’all

Varying days (normally Sun, Mon, or Tues), normally once a month

Richmond, VA (varying locations)

https://www.secretlyall.org/

Hoot and Holler

Varying days, normally once a month

Roanoke, VA

https://www.facebook.com/hootandhollerstories/

Toastmasters

Clubs are available in varying dates, times and locations throughout the DC, MD, VA area. Some clubs that specialize in storytelling are:

Maryland

https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club?q=Maryland%2C+United+States&radius=50&n=&advanced=0&latitude=38.94279&longitude=-76.73002&autocomplete=true

Virginia

https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club?q=Virginia%2C+United+States&radius=100&n=&advanced=0&latitude=37.303937&longitude=-78.412571&autocomplete=true