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Articles:
Consider the Radical Truths and Choices for the Storyteller
by Chris King


This is the time of year when I re-evaluate my direction, catch up on important reading, listen to inspirational/ motivational tapes and reset some of my goals for the rest of the year. For this article, I will share ideas that bombarded me - even shook me up - from two sources.

First, was an article that appeared in an older September issue (2002) of Creativity called "Radical Careering" written by Sally Hogshead, Creative Director, Crispin Porter + Bogusky/Los Angeles. "This article is about refusing mediocrity." Second, is the tape program The Luck Factor: How to Take the Chance Out of Becoming a Success by one of my favorite gurus, Brian Tracy.

 

Consider the Many Uses of Storytelling
by Chris King


It is a bit daunting that when I tell people that I am a storyteller, the reaction is often, "Oh, do you read stories to children?" I do tell stories to children and teens and families and adults. And many of the original bones of those stories are in books. But, no, I don't read them and I tell them in my own way. This form of storytelling is used to enlighten and entertain, but there are a plethora of other uses for storytelling. In this article I am going to discuss several of the many.

Storytelling may be used to forge relationships and build community. When we know someone's story, we can't help but like them.

 

How to Become Seriously Involved in Storytelling
by Chris King


I attend many networking events, club, organization, association and information meetings. What I have discovered is that even though I have a plethora of careers – better known as a “Portfolio Career” – the one career that elicits interest and questions is when I say that I am a “Professional Storyteller.” Besides wanting to know what a “Professional Storyteller” does, people react often with, “I would love to do that too. How can I become involved with storytelling and storytellers?” I also get similar phone calls and e-mails asking how to become involved. Let me count the ways!

 

A Story Writer and Teller Delineates How We Process Information
by Gregory Leifel


If we look at how people process information, perhaps from an audience member's perspective there really isn't all that much difference between a read story and a heard story. (heresy in the storytelling world because we don't read stories to audiences, we tell them, but perhaps because it's considered heresy it deserves a closer look) Everything I say in this article about readers could be true about a story listener too.

Editor's note: Not only is this one of the most informative articles I have read about how readers and listeners process information, it is also beautifully written and incredibly fun to read. Don't skip it! You will miss a perfect and useful metaphor.

 


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Read about Storytelling Power's Editor and how to contact her

Related Resources:  
The Storytell Discussion List
This sharing list of storytellers discusses the ins and outs of storytelling. Questions about story are asked and answered. Ideas are shared. And stories and story resources are offered.
National Storytelling Network
This is the national membership organization for storytellers, story lovers, and story listeners. They publish an excellent Storytelling Magazine bi-monthly, and hold a yearly Storytelling Conference.
International Storytelling Center
The International Storytelling Center is the organization that has been instrumental in the rebirth and resurgence of storytelling. The newly opened Center in Jonesborough, TN outlines and shows the history. They produce the annual Storytelling Festival.
Storyteller.net: storytelling resources and audio stories
This varied site offers such features as Story of the Week articles in the Village Post, books and tapes, the ability to search for storytellers and events, plus games and a free web page for storytellers.
StoryCorps
A national oral-history project that celebrates the lives of the uncelebrated through their stories. The first story booth opened in Grand Central Station on October 23, 2003 to record the stories of regular people. You can also order story kits.
How to Tell a Great Story
Their aim is to give a voice to storytellers of the world. They give access to storytelling resources, stories from Africa and Asia, tips for storytellers, interviews with people who have amazing stories to tell, information about paying markets and much more!
Sacred Voices
This fascinating web site is dedicated to Multicultural Storytelling produced by the Center for Sacred Storytelling. There is a streaming storytelling link to give visitors a chance to hear some stories and also a link to the Vedic Storytelling Institute.
O.O.P.S! The Ohio Order for the Preservation of Storytelling
The networking agent and support organization for storytelling and storytellers in the State of Ohio. Holds annual Storytelling Conference, regional seminars and publishes a quarterly newsletter.
Myths and Legends
A terrific resource site, with general information about myths and legends, along with regional information including many different languages.
Story-Lovers
Celebrating the world's best-loved stories and rhymes! Classic storytelling greeting cards and much more, featuring beautiful images from Fairy Tales, Nursery Rhymes, Fables, Classics, Myths, Legends, the Bible, Multicultural Tales, Classic Artists.
Karen Chace's Resources - Links and Stories
This all-inclusive, easy to navigate site not only includes resource links resulting from Chace's five years of research but also stories and lots of other information.
Change That's Right Now
Change That's Right Now can quickly and easily cure your fear of performing in front of a crowd along with overcoming any other fears and phobias.

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Improving
Your
Storytelling:
Beyond the
Basics for All
Who Tell

Aspiring storytellers will be pleased to know that Lipman's down-to-earth approach allows for flexibility rather than emphasis on memorization.

The Way of
the Storyteller

Very few books on the art of storytelling have matched the scope and charm of this book by Ruth Sawyer.

Your Mythic
Journey:
Finding Meaning in
Your Life
Through
Writing and Storytelling

This book offers readers the tools to detect the story line in their own lives and write and tell it in a step-by-step way, opening up a hidden world of self-discovery and meaning.

The
Storyteller’s
Guide

Each chapter
includes a
dozen or so
expert storytellers sharing their opinions on a plethora of topics.

The Power
of Personal
Storytelling:
Spinning
Tales to
Connect
Your mind wanders, until you hear the words, "I remember once when I was..." You become engrossed. A story unfolds.

The Story
Performance
Handbook

For teachers, librarians,
parents, or
clergy who wish to grow in competence and confidence.

The Story
Factor:
Secrets of
Influence from
the Art of
Storytelling
Nearly everyone responds to a good yarn, and this precisely the point being made by Annette Simmons.

Pete
Seeger's
Storytelling
Book

You can almost
hear the banjo
plucking away in the background as veteran singer-songwriter Pete Seeger tells his folksy tales and shares his useful tips on storytelling.


The Triumph of Narrative: Storytelling in the Age of Mass Culture
A lively, strikingly original look at the prevalence and endurance of stories in our lives and our culture.


Contact Chris King at:
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or at: P.O. Box 221255
Beachwood, Ohio 44122
Phone: (216) 991-8428