Background In this age of online advertising and marketing, new storytellers can be overwhelmed and concerned about where to spend their money to learn about storytelling. To assist newcomers in navigating the myriad of ads, the National Storytelling Network, at the behest of member requests, began to examine a way to accredit individuals and organizations […]
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National Storytelling Network “The National Storytelling Network brings together and supports individuals and organizations that use the power of story in all its forms.We advocate for the preservation and growth of the art of storytelling.” Mission Statement – NSN Bylaws The 2024 National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN has been cancelled. The Festival Link: https://www.storytellingcenter.net/festival/main/ NSN
Love Stories Can Change the World The A Human Love Story project is all about sharing; our lives, our experiences, and our humanity as a way of creating ‘deep community’. The sharing of these stories together becomes an act of connection, something that can transform and continue the world. The resonance of these stories reaches
Mark Goldman Through NSN, I have gained untold friendships, knowledge and opportunities. I have been able to make connections with many tellers who have become valued friends and colleagues. For me, “Connecting people to and through story” has proved to be more than just a “tagline” of the organization. NSN members, even the non-telling “listener”
Formed in 1976, the National Storytelling Network is the largest Storytelling membership organization dedicated to advancing all forms of storytelling within the community through promotion, advocacy, and education. Our members represent all the forms of storytelling from printed to oral to digital storytelling. By becoming a member you are connected with storytelling on the national
DEADLINE EXTENDED! New deadline: midnight Central time, October 29, 2022 J.J. Reneaux Mentorship Award The J.J. Reneaux Mentorship Grant provides $1,250 for a gifted younger teller (18-30 years of age) to work with a seasoned teller as a mentor. Criteria for recipients: You should intend to gain at least part of your income from professional
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Times of India October 7, 2018 Written by Ketaki Desai Priti Mutha was already struggling with post-partum depression when her father passed away unexpectedly. Her mind was full of thoughts she wanted to share but she had no one to talk to about. That’s when she came across The Narrative, a live and personal storytelling show based
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DIVING IN THE MOON: HONORING STORY, FACILITATING HEALING Where Stories Draw Breath © Thomas Doty 2013, Photos and Drawings © Thomas Doty When stories are doing their best work, when they are working their deepest magic, they touch us deeply and they stay with us for a long time. As we listen to their wisdoms,
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ABC Toon Center www.abctooncenter.com/library.htm The ABC TOON CENTER is a site to see, Hoot, Kat & their friends all live in a tree. They’ve stories to share and games to play, for super-cool fun every night & day! Children’s Literature Web Guide www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html The Children’s Literature Web Guide contains dozens of links to resources for
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NSN has contracted with three housing options located in Federal Way, Washington. Descriptions and reservation links are provided below. The Dumas Bay Housing filled up quickly, but the Comfort Inn and La Quinta have openings with a shuttle service to/from the Dumas Centre ($30 for entire conference). Also shown is the Dumas Bay meal menu.
