Magical 2nd Sundays at StoryMasters

Stories are magical. Good stories transport us to another time and place. They provoke laughter, tears, terror and reflection—sometimes all within the same story and within the span of just a few minutes! Stories teach and transmit culture. Stories provide that wonderfully purifying release the Greeks called catharsis.

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December 13, 2020 @ 3-5 PM PST

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Fox’s Wedding

Nov 16, 2020

One winter morning in 2019, the sun came out while it was still raining. Miyo, Tina, and Margaret shared little stories…Miyo: Sun shower! We call it fox’s wedding in Japan. There are a couple of different stories, but this is my favorite one.When a fox got married,...

Thoughts on Growing as a Storyteller

Sep 30, 2020

For the last several years, writing and telling personal stories has become an integral part of my lifestyle. I find the writing process to be intellectually challenging and emotionally therapeutic. And even in this new world of virtual audiences, performing stories...

Storytelling in the Age of Zoom

Aug 17, 2020

What’s on your gratitude list? Lately, when I think about what I’m grateful for, Zoom has been right up there in my top ten. Zoom and storytelling are a surprisingly good fit — from the perspective of the audience member. No crowds, no traffic, no overpriced drinks....

StoryMasters is an advanced Toastmasters club whose members devote themselves to creating magic by mastering the ancient art of storytelling. The club meets on the 2 nd Sunday of each month from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

StoryMasters meetings are currently conducted on Zoom. To help ensure the magic happens in this digital forum, we coach our members on proper lighting, camera position, and other delivery and technical skills for online presentations.

Please visit us soon! You will enjoy 5-6 stories, followed by individual and round-robin evaluations.

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the art of storytelling

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Spark Your Creativity with Your Imagination

Nov 16, 2020

You are a creative, a writer, a storyteller. You need a dedicated writing space to spark creativity and encourage imagination. What is the ideal sanctuary that promotes dreams, ideas, and stories—even whole new worlds? The best way to create a creative space for...

Got Stories?

Oct 18, 2020

Is Coronavirus affecting your life as dramatically as it is mine? Are you sheltering at home, experiencing cabin fever, and looking for ways to keep busy? TV bingeing is an option: so far, I’ve sat through Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Community, After Life, The...

Five Steps Toward Better Storytelling