Category: Storytelling Workshops
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How to Tell a Good Story
This past Saturday, Better Said Than Done hosted our first storytelling workshop of the year, “Spotlight on You.” It was a great class with a wonderful group of up and coming storytellers. We received this lovely and unsolicited testimonial the day after the workshop from one of the students: “I really enjoyed your class. It… Read more
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New Year, New Stuff
Man, we got a busy year already! 2013 is going to be fantastic for storytelling in Virginia. Just a quick peek at what’s in store in the next couple months. Classes: Spotlight on You January 19th, 2013, 10:00am – 2:30pm, Reston A half-day workshop where you will learn structure, character building, and how to win… Read more
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Your Business Story
In our workshop, “Your Business Story,” students work on telling the story of their business, association, or non-profit. A story is a compelling way to move someone to action – whether it’s buying, joining, or donating. When a person can relate, on a personal level, to what you offer professionally, you can be sure he… Read more
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Last Minute Christmas Gift
It’s kind of too late for Hannukah, though, really, you still got a few days. But I am being realistic here and going after the Christmas shoppers, cause there’s probably a lot more of you left. You know that weird, creative type person in your life, the one who’s always got her nose in a… Read more
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December Storytelling Workshops
We have two storytelling workshops in December. On December 1st, Better Said Than Done presents “Your Business Story: Crafting Your Company Tale.” In this workshop, students will learn techniques for writing the story of their business, association, or non-profit, to win clients, motivate members, or move donors. The workshop focuses on developing a story that… Read more
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Better Said Than Done in the Washington Post
Washington Post reporter, Moira E. McLaughlin, wrote an article in today’s Washington Post about Better Said Than Done’s storytelling workshop, “Spotlight on You.” Read the article here. To read more or register for our upcoming workshops, “Your Business Story” on December 1st or “Spotlight on You” on December 8th, click here. As always, Better Said… Read more
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Spotlight on You
We have several storytelling workshops available and, over the next month or so, I am going to try to give people a better understanding of what goes on in these workshops, so you can decide if the class is right for you. “Spotlight on You” is really the flagship class, so it’s a good one… Read more
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Spotlight on Anna Marie Trester
In “Spotlight on You,” one of our storytelling worskhops, students workshop a story, learn storytelling structure, character development, and how to get the audience to care. As our classes have just recently launched, we are featuring the four Better Said Than Done storytelling teachers on our blog. Today, it’s all about Anna Marie Trester. When… Read more
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Spotlight on Jessica Piscitelli Robinson
Better Said Than Done has class! In “Spotlight on You,” one of our storytelling worskhops, students workshop a story, learn storytelling structure, character development, and receive a few performance tips. As our classes have just recently launched, we are featuring the four Better Said Than Done storytelling teachers on our blog. This one is all… Read more
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Northern Virginia Magazine Article
Lindsay Tilton, of Northern Virginia Magazine, wrote the following article about Better Said Than Done. Specifically, the article talks about our upcoming storytelling workshops. It’s a great read so check it out! Read “Compel to Tell” Here. Read more