Tag: personal stories
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Storytelling Workshop at the Library
Stories can enrich the lives of the living, and immortalize those who have died. Learn the basics of crafting a personal narrative inspired by an event or person in your life. In this 90-minute class, presented by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson, you will learn about character development, story structure, and how to edit… Read more
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Storytelling Workshop in Falls Church
Want to learn to tell a personal story, or have the opportunity to practice one you’re already working on? Join Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson for “Spotlight on You,” a 4 hour workshop focused on crafting, sharing, and re-imagining your personal story. You MUST register in advance to take this workshop. Details… Read more
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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 calls for change in life:1) Desire — we want to expand, learn or actualize something better;2) Adversity —we take up a fight or challenge oppression;3)… Read more
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Virtual Author Talk and Book Party
Virtual author event and storytelling on zoom Read more
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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 stories that span from her childhood in the eighties to the creation of her own children through IVF. The collection is meant to be read… Read more