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When I stepped off the train in Ludwigsburg, I could read disappointment in the eyes of a six-year-old who had come with her mother to pick up the visiting storyteller. I was touring American military schools, and this night I was to be a guest in the child’s home. I’m not sure what she thought a [Continue reading Out of the mouths of babes] It isn’t every day a storyteller is featured on Good Morning America, but that’s where Northern Ireland’s Liz Weir found herself in July 2009. When I watched the clip and read the accompanying article, I traveled back to my first meeting with one of Ireland’s premier storytellers and a woman whose friendship is a jewel [Continue reading Storyteller in the news] During years of work in the field of community development, I’ve seen fantastic projects that popped with excitement. Even if their funders changed focus, the intrepid project leaders managed to tell the project’s story in a way that kept the dollars flowing in. Others dropped out of sight once initial funding ended. There are many reasons [Continue reading Pop or drop: telling your organization’s story] As this 5:55-minute video opens, a blind beggar sits by his hand-lettered sign as people walk by. Some toss coins. Most ignore him. We see a businessman, carrying a briefcase, walking toward the square. Will he give the man a coin? Walk by? We know the juxtaposition of rich and poor is important to the [Continue reading The Story of a Sign] One of my favourite stories is “Letters from Frank”. I’ve been telling it for so many years the characters are good friends. When I tell the story, I get to have a visit with them. Marvin’s still working at the Post Office at 23rd and Union in Seattle. Sissy still drops by every Monday at [Continue reading Twelve Steps to Storytelling with Style] In just three and a half minutes, NPR broadcaster Scott Simon offers simple tips on how to tell a story in a way that captures your audience. His advice cuts to the heart of what makes a compelling story and adds a few caveats for audio and video storytelling. I particularly like his final thoughts: [Continue reading Scott Simon on how to tell a story] |
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