I'm finally updating pages found on Story Telling On Purpose. I'll be going page by page. The first one up is the Storytelling Places and Spaces page. I'm hoping the changes better reflect where folks can find storytelling businesses, shows, organizations, etc. I'm sure I'll have to update the page over time, so be on … Continue reading Story Telling On Purpose Updates: Storytelling Places and Spaces
What’s the One Thing? – Tips for Telling a Story on Stage
Last week, I got a chance to sit in the audience and watch The Moth Grandslam in Washington DC. Ten winners of the monthly storytelling shows that have taken place in the DC area get to tell another story at the historic Lincoln Theater to over 1000 people. I've been in a Grandslam before. It's … Continue reading What’s the One Thing? – Tips for Telling a Story on Stage
Storytelling Shows for May 2022
The month of May is generally seen as the month that spring really comes alive. That is proving to be especially true for storytelling! Many shows are springing forward with themes about mom, ma, mother, and all the versions of the word. This month's list is also full of other exciting things such as a … Continue reading Storytelling Shows for May 2022
Who has Storytelling shows in May?
If you have a storytelling show coming up next month I'd love to add it to my monthly listing. Send me the following info: Name of the eventLink to the event (Facebook, Eventbrite, your website, etc.)Theme (If you have one) Note, this is for Storytelling SHOWS, not workshops or classes. Also, I will keep sharing … Continue reading Who has Storytelling shows in May?
What’s the One Thing? – Where to find stories
I once had a speaking mentor that said "Nick, I want you to write down 1 story from your life every day." I said "Great! But what do I do when I'm out at the end of the week?" Turns out, I have never run out. I have stories in varying stages of creation just … Continue reading What’s the One Thing? – Where to find stories
Hanging out at the Women’s Storytelling Festival
Hanging out at the Women's Storytelling Festival https://www.instagram.com/tv/CbSWZdWAZff/?utm_medium=share_sheet
How are you celebrating World Storytelling Day?
I know, I know. There are so many national and international days to observe, who can keep track, right? Some are silly and fun, like National Pie day (3/14) were you celebrate by eating your favorite pie (yes, I made sure to celebrate that!). International Women's day (3/8) was also this month to help bring … Continue reading How are you celebrating World Storytelling Day?
What’s the One Thing? – Tips for new storytellers
You've reached a point where you now know what storytelling is. The kind of storytelling where you stand in front of an audience and tell a story to others with no notes. Just you, the mic, and your words. You are excited (or at least ready) to make good use of what you have learned … Continue reading What’s the One Thing? – Tips for new storytellers
Looking for your input!
Over the next few weeks, I plan on having a series of post that features tips and thoughts about being a storyteller. I'll ask the oral storytelling community thoughts about storytelling, make a list based on the answers, and share that with as many people as possible. Why do that? I got to thinking: How … Continue reading Looking for your input!
Storytelling shows in Mar 2022
March will be here in the blink of an eye! And When it is, it will be Women's History Month and World storytelling Day (20 Mar). There are so many great storytelling shows to celebrate them both. Me, I'll be taking in a 2 for 1 deal by attending the 3rd Annual Women's Storytelling Festival … Continue reading Storytelling shows in Mar 2022
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