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Let Me Tell Ya! – “I Never Saw It Coming”

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A new year, and a theme wide open with possibility. This month we celebrate the unexpected — the twist you never saw coming, the stranger who changed everything, the stroke of luck (good or bad) that redirected your story entirely. Bring tales of surprise, chance, and the moments life threw you something you weren’t ready for. Stories should be told from memory, without notes, and run 5–7 minutes. STORY SPARKS A moment of unexpected luck — for better or worse … Continue reading →

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 →

Let Me Tell Ya! Book Club – “The Perfect Story”

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Let Me Tell Ya! Book Club – “The Perfect Story” Hey there! Join us for Let Me Tell Ya! Book Club where we’ll be discussing “The Perfect Story” by Karen Eber – it’s gonna be a blast! Welcome to the Let Me Tell Ya! Book Club featuring “The Perfect Story” by Karen Eber! Join us for a six week lively discussion about this captivating book. Whether you’ve read it cover to cover or just a few chapters, all are welcome … Continue reading →

“Paws Up, Pet Lovers” Story Swap

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Let Me Tell Ya! “PAWS UP, PET LOVERS” story swap Join us online for Let Me Tell Ya! “PAWS UP, PET LOVERS” to swap hilarious and heartwarming pet tales! Let Me Tell Ya! PAWS UP, PET LOVERS story swap Tuesday, March 24 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm (Zoom) Join us online for a fun & friendly story swap where all pet lovers come together to share their funniest, sweetest, or downright wildest pet tales! Whether you’re a dog devotee, … Continue reading →