Author: JESSICA
Writing and Speaking News
I publish a newsletter, approximately once a month. I should do more, with less. Isn’t that a metaphor for life? I tend to write really long newsletters, but not that […] Read more
The 2025 Women’s Storytelling Festival
I am thrilled to be a featured storyteller in the 2025 Women’s Storytelling Festival! Join me at the Women’s Storytelling Festival, March 20 – 23, 2025, both in-person in Fairfax […] Read more
Mini Personal Storytelling Class
This 90 minute Better Said Than Done workshop will give some insights into what makes a great personal story, how to choose character traits and structures that support a short, […] Read more
Stages Memoir in Stories
In Stages: My Life in Stories, spoken-word storyteller Jessica Robinson has collected twenty-five stories that span from her childhood in the eighties to the creation of her own children through […] Read more
Story Beast
I like the name of the National Storytelling Network’s online magazine – The Story Beast. I was trying to figure out how to write about all the many events I […] Read more
The Heart of Storytelling
Jude Treder-Wolff, a storyteller and the producer of (mostly) True Things, interviewed me for her article “The Story of Your Life.” The article begins… There are three core kinds of […] Read more
Guide to Storytelling
I was recently commissioned to write a “Guide to Personal Storytelling” for Story Crossroads. The guide is available now for free to Story Crossroads members. Read more and become a […] Read more
Stages Pub Day is Here
I am thrilled that the day is finally here – Stages: My Life in Stories PUBLICATION DAY! In Stages: My Life in Stories, spoken-word storyteller Jessica Robinson has collected twenty-five […] Read more
Newsletter News
My latest newsletter has just come out. You can read it here. If you like what you see, please go ahead and subscribe. I think this website makes for a […] Read more
New Memoir Out Soon
I’m excited to announce that I have a new book coming out. I will be signing books and telling stories at bookstores, libraries, festivals and other venues near you soon. […] Read more