WORKSHOP DETAILS:

Storytelling (also known as personal narrative, creative nonfiction or live lit) taps into one’s life experience for ideas. The Discover your Inner Storyteller workshop will begin with a 6 minute Moth-style story performance. Patrons will then learn how storytelling uses tools from fiction (character, conflict, scene, and conclusion) to craft an engaging, true story. Using generative exercises and time for practice, patrons will apply what they have learned and practice telling their story to a partner.

FURTHER LEARNING:

Libraries can provide a cart with books by the original oral historian Studs Terkel (Race, Working, The Good War), Storycraft, Jack Hart’s Second Edition: The Complete Guide to Writing Narrative Nonfiction or Bird by Bird by Ann Lamott. Victoria will also provide lists of local curated shows and free open mics, where patrons can hear true stories or share their own at an open mic.

DETAILS:

Workshop length: 90 minutes

Number of patrons: up to 30 | 18+ - Adults

Teaching Artist Fee: $250 - includes a performance, writing/storytelling class and handouts.