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Let Me Tell Ya! July Swap – “Stars, Stripes & Stubborn People”

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Celebrate the ones who never backed down. Monthly storytelling swap — virtual, 4th Tue, 7–8:30 PM ET. In honor of independence and the spirit of summer, this month we celebrate the people who held their ground. Tell us about someone who refused to back down — a family member with iron-willed determination, a community that pushed through, or a moment when standing firm made all the difference. Perfect for personal and family narratives, community legends, or folk tales about courage … Continue reading →

Breathing Life into Characters: Archetypes, Improv & Collaborative Storybuilding Workshop

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The Living Word Storytelling Workshops | Session 2  Breathing Life into Characters: Archetypes, Improv & Collaborative Storybuilding with Clinton B. Atwater, Storyteller & Founder of Storytelling Connections What if your characters could walk into a room before you even introduced them? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll move beyond plot and into the heart of what makes a story feel inhabited — the characters who carry it. Through embodiment exercises, improv games, and a collaborative story circle, you’ll discover how the … Continue reading →