by Fran Yardley. A number of years ago, a beloved storyteller named Nancy Duncan taught me a valuable technique for eliciting stories and poems from others. She said to start with the phrase βOnce upon a timeβ¦β and explore what that brings up. Then move to βThen one dayβ¦β and do the same thing. Finally, […]
At the National Storytelling Network, our mission is to advance all forms of storytelling within the community through promotion, advocacy, and education. STORY NOW! Interview Series The theme of our 2019 annual conference was Story Now! Now! From the boardroom to the classroom, and the page to the stage, personal stories and folktales are catalysts
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We want your help to find our next Keynote speaker. Do you know someone who could address the role of storytelling in informing people about the connections between climate change and social justice, and motivating listeners to take action? If so, please nominate them here!
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As we sit locked in our homes because of the invisible invasion known as a virus, I value the time to be reflective, to steal away from a tv series, but what I really appreciate are the stories from the storytellers. Although I am sometimes fearful of βthe new normal,β I know in every scenario
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RacebridgesStudio.com RacebridgesStudio.com is an online site that explores diversity and race relations through sharing video stories by professional tellers. To date, it offers over 200 videos and transcripts covering themes of identity, bullying, immigration, interfaith, the civil rights movement and peacemaking just to name a few. A video guide with story synopsis, discussion questions and
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by Flora Joy, Every professional storyteller once asked this same question. Even if you are considering becoming a “just-for-fun” storyteller, you are likely filled with some anxieties, apprehensions, and lots of questions about the process. “How do I begin?” “Will folks laugh at me?” “How do I book my first gig?” “When do I
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Producer: Bev Twillmann (, www.interpretivevoices.com) Finding the Correct Site Convincing the Park (Whether National, State or Local) WHO to contact Examine your desire closely as to why you want to begin an event.Β Try and connect with a reason for the Park (you are thinking about as a site) to have this event. Example: Haunting
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Whether online or in-person, the National Storytelling Network (NSN) brings together storytellers, teachers, business professionals, librarians, producers, teaching artists, musicians, public speakers, community organizers, and health professionals from around the world. When we meet in person, we also draw individuals and organizations from the local community who are interested in the art and application of
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How Stories Connect And Persuade Us: Unleashing the Brain Power of Narrative βWhen you listen to a story, whatever your age, you’re transported mentally to another time and place.β Research has shown that while listening to a has proven that A growing body of brain science offers even more insight into what’s behind these experiences.β
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By Sara Armstrong Who are your heroes? Do you consider yourself one? How important is it for children to believe they can perform heroic acts and make a difference in the world? Inspiring stories, short films, and artwork focusing on these ideas and more can be found at the MY HERO Project website. At a
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