Let’s Talk About Story
Leadership, Storytelling, Action!
Consultants and business leaders alike are buzzing about the “Power of Storytelling” as a tool for leadership. “Master the art of the tale and you will master the business world,” they say. It sounds like a fairy tale to me.
The Dixon Narrative Workshop, Portland - May 10, 2009
Learn the elements of nonfiction storytelling in a one-day intensive, hands-on seminar at the George S. Turnbull Center led by narrative nonfiction author and magazine journalist Lauren Kessler, director of the SOJC’s master’s program in Literary Nonfiction. Kessler will be joined by multimedia reporters Katie Campbell and Michael Werner.
Oral History Society Conference
I must admit that I’m getting jealous of those who live in the European Community. So many narrative conferences, so little time!
34th Annual Rocky Mountain Storytellers Conference: April 23 - 29, 2009
This year’s theme is “New Horizons,” a fresh approach to storytelling.
3rd International Narrative Practitioner Conference: June 22 - 24, 2009
Europe has lots of university/college narrative programs and conferences. Here’s another one worth knowing about.
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My great grandmother told me some of the best stories in first person. I suppose I don’t know what a “professional” storyteller is...an author?
This reminds me of talks with a former partner who was working toward an MA in sculpture at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). At the time I was supporting this person by working as the front office manager at a hotel. We’d meet in the evening with artist friends. They had elitist ideas about what it meant to be an artist. I tried to explain that, from my perspective, there were situations at my work that qualified as “art.” …transforming a horrible flight experience into a great night by listening to the guest and giving them something extra that made the day better…giving a hug to someone who is going through a personal problem when he or she didn’t expect it from a stranger…life is full of art (and stories). Does it matter how that story is told? I don’t think so…just tell the story whatever way you can.
Posted by Cassy Kramer from the entry:
“Traditional vs. First Person Storytelling”