Better Said Than Done

Rise and Shine Storytelling Show Online
2025-05-15 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
This show was a delight. If you missed it live, you can still register to watch the recording of Rise and Shine, with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Walt Belcher, Alton Chung, Lyn Ford, Chetter Galloway, Howard Lieberman, and Linda Schuyler Ford!
$15 Suggested/$5 Minimum
All Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers
If you miss it live on Zoom, you can watch the recording on Youtube.

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You will receive a link to watch the show moments after registering. If you do NOT see that email, first check your junk mail folder. If you still cannot find it, contact stories@bettersaidthandone.org BEFORE the show starts.
As people can watch the recording for up to one month after, ticket sales close on May 17th. Your receipt reflects the date ticket sales close. The link to watch the show has the date and time of the show on it.

The Great Escape Storytelling
2025-05-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, 130 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA, 22046, United States
Are you having a staycation this Memorial Day weekend? Want to leave the “cook out” to someone else? Well, have we got the show for you!
On May 24, join Better Said Than Done at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church, VA for The Great Escape: stories about getaways, with storytellers Silvana Clark, Bonnie Gardner, Len Kruger, Joan Leotta, Jack Scheer, Carlos Velazquez, Zach Wilks, and Cyndi Wish and emcee Jessica Robinson.
The Great Escape, at Clare and Don’s on May 24, at 7:00pm. (note the time please) Doors open 6:30pm. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack is located at 130 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046. A full dinner and bar menu is available for purchase before and during the show.
Online registration for this event is closed
You do not need to print your receipt. Once you register, your name will be on the list at the door. Please note, there is no reserve seating, so if you have a large party, please arrive early.

Storytelling Workshop in Falls Church
2025-06-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, 130 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA, 22046, United States
THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE HYBRID. You can attend in-person or online.
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.
Online registration for this event is closed
Spotlight on You is a 3 to 4 hour workshop which includes lessons about storytelling structure, character development and other techniques for creating dramatic, engaging and true, personal stories. Class size is limited so all students will be given the opportunity to write, share at least one story, and receive critical feedback.
The workshop starts promptly at 11:00am. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack is located at 130 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046. There is plenty of free parking nearby.
Please arrive 10 minutes early to order lunch. (Lunch orders are through Clare and Don’s and are not included in registration.) If attending online, you will receive the zoom link after registering.

Love is Love Storytelling
2025-06-28 19:00 - 21:00
Join Better Said Than Done storytelling on June 28th at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack for Love is Love: stories honoring all love, with emcee Jack Scheer and storytellers Phill Branch, Jamie McElhatton, Rajesh Mirchandani, Joe Morice, Vijai Nathan, Ravi Pimplaskar, and Ashlen Renner!
Love is Love is at Clare and Don’s on June 28, 2025, at 7:00pm. Doors open 6:30pm.
Clare and Don’s Beach Shack is located at 130 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046. A full dinner and bar menu is available for purchase before and during the show. There is plenty of free parking nearby, including a parking garage behind Clare and Don’s.
Online registration for this event is closed
You do not need to print your receipt. Once you register, your name will be on the list at the door. Please note, there is no reserve seating, so if you have a large party, please arrive early.

Hot and Spicy Stories
2025-07-10 20:00 - 21:30
The recording of Hot and Spicy stories is now available. Enjoy watching stories from storytellers Vicki Bryan, Claire Hennessy, Jessica Robinson, Jude Treder-Wolff and Megan Wells!
$15 Suggested/$5 Minimum
All Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers
Online registration for this event is closed
You will receive a link to watch the show moments after registering. If you do NOT see that email, first check your junk mail folder. If you still cannot find it, contact stories@bettersaidthandone.org BEFORE the show starts.
As people can watch the recording for up to one month after, ticket sales close on July 15th. Your receipt reflects the date ticket sales close. The link to watch the show has the date and time of the show on it.

The NSN Conference
2025-07-17 14:30 - 2025-07-20 16:30
I am thrilled that Better Said Than Done has a Women’s Storytelling Festival showcase at the National Storytelling Network Conference in Georgia this July. Our showcase features storytellers Carmen Agra Deedy, Karin Amano, Lona Bartlett, Lyn Ford, Bonnie Gardner, Jennifer Munro, and Jessica Robinson. It really is a phenomenal lineup and I am thrilled to be sharing stories, and the stage, with these women.
The NSN conference runs from July 17 – 20, 2025. It will take place in-person at Kennesaw State University, as well as many of the events being available to watch online, including our women’s showcase.
You can find the complete conference schedule as well as details on how to register to attend in-person or purchase a virtual ticket here.

The Good Liars Club Festival
2025-08-02 12:00 - 22:00
The Good Liars Club Festival is produced, annually, by our good friends Anne Rutherford and Norm Brecke, and you will recognize many of the storytellers – though perhaps not from their photos.
Live on Zoom, Anne & Norm present:
The 2025 Good Liars Club Festival
Sat Aug 2
11am AKDT/ Noon PDT/ 1pm MDT/ 2pm CDT/ 3pm EDT
6 showcases of 24 fabulous liars stretching the truth in good-natured fun.

Showcases run every hour on the hour
One registration link lets you come in and out of the festival as you please.
Donors get a recording of the festival to watch on demand.
Don’t miss the fourth year of this festival of confabulation!

Festival schedule & registration:
https://www.anne-norm.com/2025-glc-festival

Legendary Stories
2025-08-07 20:00 - 21:30
The recording of Legendary: Stories Beyond Belief, with storytellers Heather Forest, Lynne Jordan, Jeanna Lee, Ed Stivender, and Donna Washington, is now available for purchase.

The show starts at 8:00pm Eastern, live on Zoom, and will begin playing on Youtube approximately 24 hours later – for ticket holders only.

Online registration for this event is closed

$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers
If you miss it live on Zoom, you can watch the recording on Youtube.

Free Storytelling Workshop
2025-08-14 19:30 - 21:00
Braided, Fractured, and Re-imagined Stories
A Free Workshop led by Jessica Robinson for the Story Center at the Mid-Continental Public Library
In this interactive workshop with Jessica Robinson, participants will take stories they know well and twist them, reshaping them into something new and different. Students will learn how the terms “fractured” and “braided” apply to stories, when and why to reshape a story, and practical steps to twist a tale. This class is part of the Oral Storytelling Certificate Program as a storytelling elective. This program will be held virtually using Zoom. Registration with a valid email address is required to receive the Zoom link. All start times are Central Time.
FREE but you must register here:
www.mymcpl.org/events/109084/braided-fractured-and-re-imagined-stories-zoom

Never Had I Ever
2025-08-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, 130 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA, 22046, United States
Join Better Said Than Done Storytelling on August 23, at 7:00pm, at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church, VA, for “Never Had I Ever: stories about firsts, somedays, and nopes,” with emcee Bonnie Gardner and storytellers J.R. Denson, Ravi Pimplaskar, Jessica Robinson, Jack Scheer, Zette St. Charles, Carlos Velazquez, and Zach Wilks.
Online registration for this event is closed
Clare and Don’s Beach Shack is located at 130 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046. A full dinner and bar menu is available for purchase before and during the show. There is plenty of free parking nearby, including a parking garage behind Clare and Don’s.
You do not need to print your receipt. Once you register, your name will be on the list at the door. Please note, there is no reserve seating, so if you have a large party, please arrive early.

Six Feet Apart Moving Stories
2025-08-26 20:00 - 21:30
Better Said Than Done Executive Director, Jessica Robinson, is emceeing this special Six Feet Apart Productions’ storytelling show.
Claire Hennessy and Regina Stoops are bringing the Fringe show they performed at the National Storytelling Network Conference to the Six Feet Apart virtual stage. Each will tell how they decided to make California their home and build a family. Both paths are sometimes difficult, fraught with chaos and challenges, but also funny and heartwarming.
Their favorite producer and storyteller from the East Coast, the fabulous Jessica Robinson, will emcee and host a Q&A afterward.
Register here.

Lesson Learned
2025-09-18 20:00 - 21:30
The recording of Lesson Learned: Stories of Teachable Moments, with emcee Chetter Galloway and storytellers Clint Atwater, Roopa Mohan, Elisa Pearmain, Jessica Robinson, and Patti Smith, is now available to watch with ticket purchase.

$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers
If you miss it live on Zoom, you can watch the recording on Youtube.

Online registration for this event is closed
Laura Simms was under the weather so Jessica Robinson told a story in her place.

Kings Park Storytelling Workshop
2025-09-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA
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 the entirety of a life into one cohesive story. Participants will be given a writing prompt to work on and discuss in class.
Free. Registering in advance is recommended.
Register here: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/15022503

Apple Pie Stories
2025-10-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, 130 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA, 22046, United States
Join Better Said Than Done Storytelling on October 4th, at 6:00pm, at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack in Falls Church, VA, for “Apple Pie Stories,” with emcee Jack Scheer and storytellers Nick Baskerville, Catherine Calvin, Jennifer Hine, Jenn Kamara, Rishi Nixon, and Jessica Robinson.
We are thrilled to partner with ArtsFairfax for artoberVA, the inaugural month-long celebration of Fairfax arts! To celebrate, we are offering a BOGO ticket discount. Buy one ticket at the regular price, and get $5 off the second ticket.
Online registration for this event is closed
Clare and Don’s Beach Shack is located at 130 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046. A full dinner and bar menu is available for purchase before and during the show. There is plenty of free parking nearby, including a parking garage behind Clare and Don’s.
You do not need to print your receipt. Once you register, your name will be on the list at the door. Please note, there is no reserve seating, so if you have a large party, please arrive early.

“Fall into the arts” this October with artoberVA, ArtsFairfax’s celebration of the arts in Fairfax
with exclusive events and offers all month long!

Otherworldly Stories
2025-10-09 20:00 - 21:30
The recording of Otherworldly Stories, with storytellers Norm Brecke, Karen Golden, Steve Henegar, Tobey Ishii Anderson, Andy Russell, and Hope Wilder, is now available.
$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers

Online registration for this event is closed

You should receive the Youtube link shortly after registering. Check the email you use on Paypal and check your junk folder if you do NOT see it.
Contact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email.
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot respond to emails during the show.
PLEASE double check you have the login prior to when the show is starting!
As people can watch the recording for up to one month after, ticket sales close the Sunday after.
Your receipt reflects the date ticket sales close. The link to watch the show has the date and time of the show on it.

Scary Stories at the Haunted Library
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 | MLK DC Public Libray, 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
On October 22, join storytellers Silvana Clark, J.R. Denson, Jessica Robinson, and Zach Wilks, for a night of terrifying tales at the Haunted Library.
Looking for a cozy thrill this Halloween season? Come to the Haunted Library, if you dare, for an hour of scary stories told by professional storytelling haints and ghouls, brought to you by Better Said Than Done. Bring snacks and hot beverages and join us on the First Floor of the MLK Library.
Details here.
This concert is FREE and open to the public, but intended for a mature audience. If you watched Poltergeist as a child, you are likely old enough to enjoy these stories.

Halloween Stories in the Park
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Franklin Park, 36441 Blueridge View Ln., Purcelville, VA, 20132
Join Better Said Than Done storytellers Jennifer Hine and Jessica Robinson for stories along the Trick or Treat Trail, at Halloween in the Park, at Franklin Park, in Loudoun County, VA.

In addition to storytelling, there will be pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, games, face painting, live animals, inflatables, vendors and more! All for free.

Storytelling Workshop Purcelville
2025-10-30 18:00 - 20:00
We’re gonna get a little scary at this next storytelling workshop at Franklin Park Arts Center. I mean, it’s October 30th. We can’t just ignore the ghost in the room.
Whether you want to work on crafting a personal story, or a scary story, this workshop will work for you. Bring ideas for a 5-7 minute story to work on in this 90-minute class. Learn about character development, story structure, and where to begin and how to end, and then spend some time writing. A few participants will be able to share their stories with the class and help prepare you for Franklin Park Arts Center’s Storytelling Open Mic nights, beginning in November.
Instructor: Jessica Robinson, of Better Said Than Done
Details and $20 registration here.
Franklin Park Arts Center
36441 Blueridge View Lane
Purcellville, VA 20132
540-338-7973 (Box Office)
Loudoun County, VA
And sign up for the Open Mic Story Swap at Franklin Park Arts Center on November 20, at 6:00pm.
$5 Registration here

Soap Box Stories
2025-11-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, 130 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA, 22046, United States
On November 8, 2025, join us at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack for Soap Box Stories, with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Catherine Calvin, Bonnie Gardner, Jennifer Hine, Joe Morice, Ravi Pimplaskar, and Zette St. Charles. Ya’ll can listen while we get up on our Soap Box and tell you some stories!
We’re offering a special discount for furloughed or fired feds. If you are currently underemployed or working for free, please take advantage of the 2 tickets for $20.
Online registration for this event is closed
Clare and Don’s Beach Shack is located at 130 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046. A full dinner and bar menu is available for purchase before and during the show. There is plenty of free parking nearby, including a parking garage behind Clare and Don’s.
You do not need to print your receipt. Once you register, your name will be on the list at the door. Please note, there is no reserve seating, so if you have a large party, please arrive early.

Storytelling Open Mic at Franklin Park
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:00
(Ages 12+) The mic is yours! Bring a prepared story that is 5-7 minutes in length in any format and step up to the mic to share it the others in this community series. Each month, we will host an open mic evening followed by a 30-minute performance from a professional storyteller. With special guest storyteller Jessica Robinson, Better Said Than Done’s Executive Director.
Listeners and storytellers are welcome — everyone needs a ticket.
November theme: Family & Food For Thought
Storytellers will sign up when arriving and if there are more tellers that time, we’ll draw names at random for a turn at the mic.

Free Story Swap
2025-11-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Rd, Burke, VA
True stories told live!
Kings Park Library is hosting its first story swap! Adults ages 18+ are invited to listen and tell true stories in front of an audience. Refreshments will be provided.
Want to tell a story?
Stories should be true stories composed by the storyteller, and should last approximately 10 minutes. Preference will be given to storytellers who attended our Storytelling Workshop on September 22nd, with Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson. If you are interested in telling a story, please register here. All interested storytellers will be contacted prior to the event to confirm participation.
Want to listen to a story?
No registration required! Show up and enjoy!

2025 Joyful Stories Show
2025-12-09 19:00 - 21:30
The year is almost over and we need some joy. The recording of Joy to the World is now available for purchase. With emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Alton Chung, Jane Dorfman, Lyn Ford, Claire Hennessy, Eric Johnson, Anne Rutherford, Ria Spencer, Lisa Trank, and Carlos Velazquez! With our Year-in-Review Video, and a time for toasting!
Proceeds split between storytellers.
Online registration for this event is closed
Every person who purchases a ticket will receive the 2025 Better Said Than Done Recipe Collection, with recipes from all the night’s storytellers and our storytelling community. We’ll send the Recipe Collection at least a few days before the show in case you want to make a special treat to eat or drink while you watch.
You should receive the login information shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it. Try to login a few minutes before show time so you don’t miss a moment.

We keep ticket sales open through December 10 because the show is recorded and all ticket holders will receive a link to watch the recorded show about 24 hours after the live-on-Zoom show concludes, through the end of January 2026.

Contact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) org if you have questions.

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot respond to emails during the show.PLEASE double check you have the login prior to when the show is starting!

As people can watch the recording for up to one month after, ticket sales close the Sunday after.Your receipt reflects the date ticket sales close. The link to watch the show has the date and time of the show on it.Better Said Than Done is on the East Coast. All our event times are listed in Eastern Time Zone.

Storytelling Open Mic in Loudoun
2025-12-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Franklin Park, 36441 Blueridge View Ln., Purcelville, VA, 20132
The theme is Holidays and you can tell any kind of story you want, or just come and listen. In addition to the open mic, Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Robinson will also be telling some holiday stories.
The mic is yours! Bring a prepared story that is 5-7 minutes in length in any format and step up to the mic to share it with others in this community series. Listeners and storytellers are welcome!
What stories do you have of holiday celebrations — the best of times, the celebrations gone wrong, the people involved, the traditions that make your holidays memorable? We can’t wait to hear all about it.
Both storytellers and listeners need a ticket. Storytellers will be assigned a time upon arrival.
Details and Tickets Here

Stories About Life
2026-01-11 22:00 - 23:30
The recording of our January 8, 2026 storytelling show, Birth, School, Work, Death: Stories About Life, with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Heather Forest, Chetter Galloway, Amanda Lawrence, Roopa Mohan, Jo Radner, and Linda Yemoto, is now available for purchase. You can watch the recording through the end of January.

$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers
If you miss it live on Zoom, you can watch the recording on Youtube.
Online registration for this event is closed

You do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to purchase a ticket. Add a ticket to your cart, go to the checkout screen, select which credit card processor you’d like to use when checking out (Stripe or Paypal) and then you can pay by credit card or other methods via your chosen processing gateway (Stripe or Paypal).
You should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it.
Contact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email.
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot respond to emails during the show.
PLEASE double check you have the login prior to when the show is starting!
As people can watch the recording for up to one month after, ticket sales close the Sunday after.
Your receipt reflects the date ticket sales close. The link to watch the show has the date and time of the show on it.

Turning Clicks Into Gigs
2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:30
Boost Bookings with a Better Website.
A 45-minute Webinar with Wayne Jordan.
Monday, January 26, 2026
7 to 8 pm EST
Online event
Tickets are on-sale NOW here.
VASA (Virginia Storytelling Alliance) Member – Free
Non-VASA Member – $10.00 (plus service fee)
Is Your Website Working as Hard as You Do?
Your stories connect with audiences, but does your storyteller website do the same? Too many storytellers lose bookings because event planners can’t find what they need or don’t feel confident clicking “contact.”
What You’ll Learn in This Webinar
In this practical session, storyteller and marketing veteran Wayne Jordan shows how to transform your website from a quiet brochure into a hard-working booking agent. You’ll learn how to grab a visitor’s attention, hold their interest, build trust through proof, and guide them toward saying yes. Wayne explains each step in plain language—no tech jargon—and demonstrates how small, smart changes make a big difference.
Wayne has built and managed multiple WordPress sites for his own storytelling, writing, and teaching projects. His sites attract event organizers, newsletter subscribers, and podcast listeners across Virginia and beyond. He practices exactly what he teaches — turning clear language, empathy, and storytelling craft into steady inquiries.
Join this VASA webinar and learn how to make your website tell the same compelling story you do on stage.
👉 Reserve your spot now — and start turning visitors into bookings.
Who should attend this webinar?
Storytellers at any career stage who want to improve their online presence and attract more bookings. You’ll gain practical strategies for refreshing an existing website.
Can I ask questions during the webinar?
Yes! Wayne includes dedicated Q&A time. We encourage questions specific to your website and booking challenges.
Your $10 registration fee can be applied directly toward a new VASA membership. Contact VASA after the webinar to upgrade—pay just $25 for one year (reg. $35) or $55 for two years (reg. $65).

Stories about change
2026-01-31 18:00 - 20:30 | Clare and Don’s Beach Shack, 130 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA, 22046, United States
On January 31, join us at Clare and Don’s Beach Shack for “A New Leaf: Stories about change,” with emcee Jessica Robinson and storytellers Bill Grella, Jennifer Hine, Tim Livengood, Carol Moore, Joe Morice, and Zach Wilks.
Clare and Don’s Beach Shack is located at 130 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA 22046. A full dinner and bar menu is available for purchase before and during the show. There is plenty of free parking nearby, including a parking garage behind Clare and Don’s.
If you are currently underemployed or just stressing the price, please take advantage of the 2 tickets for $20.
Online registration for this event is closed
You do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to purchase a ticket. Simply select with credit card processor you’d like to use when checking out and then you can pay by credit card or other methods via your chosen processing gateway. You do not need to print your receipt. Once you register, your name will be on the list at the door. Please note, there is no reserve seating, so if you have a large party, please arrive early.

Winter Workshops
2026-02-02 19:00 - 2026-02-03 21:00
Join us online this winter for a series of storytelling workshops to warm your soul. Workshops led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson.
You can register here for ALL five classes, or week 1, Personal Storytelling. There are also links to each of the 4 subsequent workshops below. THIS PAGE is the only place to register for the February 2nd workshop on Personal Storytelling.
The idea of the five week course is to tie each of these varied themes together into a comprehensive study and exercise in storytelling. You can register for all five classes for the cost of four, but each week’s class is also designed to stand on it’s own.
Generally, each workshop will start with a lesson, followed by time for attendees to write and work on a story, and end with story sharing. All workshops will be recorded and all registrants will receive the recording, as well as course materials, for the session they registered for.
The first workshop is on February 2, 2026 and the fifth is on March 2, 2026. Each week starts at 7:00pm Eastern and will end at approximately 9:00pm. The zoom link to attend will be sent on the morning of that day’s workshop, and the recording will be sent within 48 hours.
February 2, 2026 – Workshop 1: Personal Storytelling
Learn how to take real life experiences and turn them into stories with a focus on character development, story structure, and where to begin and how to end.

Online registration for this event is closed
February 9 – Workshop 2: Braided, Fractured, and Re-imagined
Think outside the story box. After defining “fractured” and “braided,” we’ll focus on when and why to reshape a story. This is a broad workshop meant to inspire writers to explore different ideas for story crafting.
REGISTER for Braided, Fractured, and Re-imagined HERE
February 16 – Workshop 3: Braided Storytelling
Learn what braided stories are, about different types of braided tales, and when it makes sense to intertwine multiple stories. We’ll dive into techniques on crafting braided stories.
Register for the Braiding Storytelling Workshop HERE.
February 23 – Workshop 4: Fractured and Re-Imagined Stories
Take a fairytale you know well and turn it on it’s head. Take a story you know well and make it your own. In Fractured and Re-imagined, students will learn how to change, fracture and imagine a fresh take on a classic tale.
Register for the Fractured and Re-imagined Stories Workshop HERE
March 2 – Workshop 5: Across Mediums
Write a story for the page, and then adapt it for performance. Or perform a story and then work to get it published. Learn how to take a story and change the way you craft it for the chosen medium – print, or stage.
Register for the Across Mediums Workshop HERE

You do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to register. Simply select which credit card processor you’d like to use when checking out and then you can pay by credit card or other methods via your chosen processing gateway.
You should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it.
Contact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after registration. In extenuating circumstances, to be determined solely by Better Said Than Done, Inc., a voucher for attendance at another Better Said Than Done workshop of equal or lesser value may be offered. Additional fees may be required.
Substitutions for persons attending can be made in advance without charge. In the event of circumstances beyond its control, Better Said Than Done reserves the right to amend or cancel any event. Better Said Than Done is not liable for any expense incurred by participants as a result of cancellation.

Braided, Fractured, and Re-imagined Workshop
2026-02-09 19:00 - 21:00
Braided, Fractured, and Re-imagined Stories
Think outside the story box. In this interactive workshop, participants will take stories they know well and twist them, reshaping them into something new and different. After defining “fractured” and “braided,” we’ll focus on when and why to reshape a story. This is a broad workshop meant to inspire writers to explore different ideas for story crafting.
The workshop will start with a lesson, followed by time for attendees to write and work on a story, and end with story sharing. This workshop will be recorded and all registrants will receive the recording to review after the workshop concludes.
This workshop is led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson.
Jessica will be leading a workshop on Braiding Stories on February 16th. Register here.
The Fractured Fairytales and Re-Imagined Stories Workshop will be on February 23rd. Register here.
Online registration for this event is closed
You do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to register. Simply select which credit card processor you’d like to use when checking out and then you can pay by credit card or other methods via your chosen processing gateway.
You should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it.
Contact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after registration. In extenuating circumstances, to be determined solely by Better Said Than Done, Inc., a voucher for attendance at another Better Said Than Done workshop of equal or lesser value may be offered. Additional fees may be required.
Substitutions for persons attending can be made in advance without charge. In the event of circumstances beyond its control, Better Said Than Done reserves the right to amend or cancel any event. Better Said Than Done is not liable for any expense incurred by participants as a result of cancellation.

Outer Limits Stories
2026-02-15 20:00 - 21:30
The Recording of The Outer Limits: Stories That Stretch, with emcee Alton Chung and storytellers Laura Deal, Bowen Lee, Liz Nichols, Ingrid Nixon, and Anne Shimojima is available for purchase.
$15 Suggested/$5 MinimumAll Proceeds Split Between Producer and Storytellers

Online registration for this event is closed

You do NOT need a Paypal or Stripe account to purchase a ticket. Add a ticket to your cart, go to the checkout screen, select which credit card processor you’d like to use when checking out (Stripe or Paypal) and then you can pay by credit card or other methods via your chosen processing gateway (Stripe or Paypal).
You should receive the link to login shortly after registering. Check your junk folder if you do NOT see it.
Contact us at stories (at) bettersaidthandone (dot) com if you still do not see the email.
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot respond to emails during the show.
PLEASE double check you have the login prior to when the show is starting!
As people can watch the recording for up to one month after, ticket sales close the Sunday after.
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Braiding Stories Workshop
2026-02-16 19:00 - 21:00
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Braided Storytelling
In this workshop, we’ll define “braided stories,” discuss different types of braided tales, and also when and if it makes sense to intertwine multiple stories. Then we’ll dig into some techniques on how to craft a braided story. Participants will spend some time working and weaving their own tales, and then will be given the chance to share a story. This workshop will be recorded and all registrants will receive the recording to review after the workshop concludes.
This workshop is led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director Jessica Piscitelli Robinson.
On February 23, join us for our next workshop. Register for Fractured Fairytales and Re-imagined Stories workshop here.
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No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after registration. In extenuating circumstances, to be determined solely by Better Said Than Done, Inc., a voucher for attendance at another Better Said Than Done workshop of equal or lesser value may be offered. Additional fees may be required.
Substitutions for persons attending can be made in advance without charge. In the event of circumstances beyond its control, Better Said Than Done reserves the right to amend or cancel any event. Better Said Than Done is not liable for any expense incurred by participants as a result of cancellation.
