Category Archives: Storytelling Marketing

These writings deal with the business part of being a storyteller.

Using Quotes

I was preparing to perform at an elementary school the other day when I noticed in my equipment bag an old blank journal that someone had given me on my retirement from teaching. Since the PTA organizer was there with … Continue reading

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The Three Hats of a Storyteller

I participated in a workshop over a year ago, from Master Storyteller, Elizabeth Ellis. She explained that as storytellers we wear three different kinds of hats. As a storyteller I am an artist, craftsperson, and businessperson. Here are the notes … Continue reading

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Do tell

One of the important things to consider as a storyteller, is, “Why am I doing this?” Storytelling is an art. And as any artist, one uses their genre for self-expression; A way of sharing that which they enjoy. Unlike most … Continue reading

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Digital Storytelling

Part of the work that I have been getting into over the past few years is in the realm of digital stories. Digital storytelling allows us a way to preserve our heritage through the medium of computers and digital recorders. … Continue reading

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Types of Stories to learn

Somewhere in the future I see myself having a number of different types of programs to offer schools, libraries, festivals, and re-enactments. To do that I need to have a broader base of stories that I can tell. If I’m … Continue reading

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What type of Stories do you like?

One of the things that I have to think about in designing my repertoire is what are the types of stories I want to learn and perform. Down the road I would like to have a number of themed programs … Continue reading

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