Born said she aspires to bring history to life with narratives built around robust characters. With proper research and a strong narrative, history becomes about people rather than dates, she said.
Born did not recognize storytelling as her calling until she joined the Champaign-Urbana Storytelling Guild, according to her website. She quickly began developing her prairie woman character and has since interwoven the narrative of her life with that of Lincoln and the Civil War for various events across the state. European folk tales have been an inspiration for Born; to her, folk tales have a way of teaching culture and values while remaining engaging for the listener.
“You know, if I don’t keep telling you, why, people will forget”
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In a video on YouTube Reporters’ Center, Simon shares the universal truths of the well-told story, breaking them down into these 5 points. Via Gimli Goose 
I always leave UnionDocs inspired – their screening room is a hotbed for forward thinking conversations on the evolving intersection of documentary/art filmmaking and storytelling. Yesterday afternoon brought a stellar multi-disciplinary cast of presenters on Everything You Want To Know About Transmedia Storytelling But Are Afraid To Ask. Via Gimli Goose 
A powerful technique to help you identify and tweak your life is to write your story up to this moment. Write it out in whatever manner is comfortable to you - whether in story mode or bullet list. The point is to list out your experiences, accomplishments, failures, highlights... whatever, just tell your entire story in a way that you can look at it and determine if you're living the life you want to be living. If you are, congratulations. If you're not, take stock and take action.
The purpose of doing this exercise every so often is to come to terms with the reality you created and allowing you to identify where, and maybe some insights into how, you've fallen short. It will also put a spotlight on where you've shined and fulfilled your desires. Via Gimli Goose 
Social media is about creating engagement. One way a consumer can become engaged is by telling a compelling story. And then it is not just about the content; it is about how you tell it, and how you leverage the content. Here is a concise checklist of 10 key elements to help you tell your story so you can build and thrive on engagement. Via Gimli Goose National Day of Listening to Veterans Legislative Initiative. Home → Advocacy → National Day of Listening to Veterans Legislative Initiative. As many of you know, it has become clear both that civilians need to do more to ... 
USA TODAYOrdinary people tell StoryCorps their love storiesUSA TODAYLeft to right: Fred Mertz, Rex C. Curry, Storycorps, Karen Eckert When Ruben met Rachel, it was because of an errant e-mail. He lived in Waco, Texas. 
Pennsylvania | National Day of Listening · Don't Miss ... The Social Voice Project: TSVP is a non-profit charitable education organization (Pending 501(c)(3) approval in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania). 
After an eternity of waiting, the intense silence of those airmen gathered in the Operations Room was broken in a burst of cheers and applause as Silvertone's deep voice came through loud and clear! "I'm down. Joshua Littman, a 12-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome, interviews his mother, Sarah. Joshua's unique questions and Sarah's loving, unguarded answers rev... 
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Every family is unique. Every folklore fieldworker has his or her own special interests and style of interviewing. Because of this diversity, no single set of questions will successfully elicit folklore from all families. The most useful questions will be those that you develop through knowledge of yourself and your family.
For your initial efforts the following 16 questions may be helpful. Just remember that they are meant to be suggestive, not absolute. Pick and choose among them as you see fit. By all means change the wording to suit your own situation and personality.
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Every family has a story. Some stories are funny, others are heartwarming, and some family stories are educational. There are mothers who write about autism or about adoption. I have seen celebrities write books about cooking, parenting, acting, or what it’s like in live in Hollywood. Katy Perry could write a book about what it was like being a small town Christian girl who exploded on the music scene as one of the biggest stars in the world. Nothing in our life is ever clean and simple. Whatever you’ve been through, it is a story that could possibly help someone else.
How To Write a Book With Your Kids Here are some ides to get your stories down on paper and involve the whole family. Via Gimli Goose 
Become a better storyteller with new photography, design, and storytelling ideas.
The "Storytelling" section of the Shutterfly site includes inspirational articles on photography tips, design tips, profiles, articles, and personal interviews. Via Gimli Goose
I always leave UnionDocs inspired – their screening room is a hotbed for forward thinking conversations on the evolving intersection of documentary/art filmmaking and storytelling. Yesterday afternoon brought a stellar multi-disciplinary cast of presenters on Everything You Want To Know About Transmedia Storytelling But Are Afraid To Ask. Via Gimli Goose 
Since this blog is titled Writing Life Stories, I'll share one with you tonight. One of my favorite relatives was my adult cousin Vivian.... Mary Mike at Writers Night Out. Tonight, January 14, I attended Writers Night Out where my ... 
... with The Tuskegee Airmen of Greater Pittsburgh Oral History Project—an innovative, multimedia educational initiative developed by The Tuskegee Airmen Memorial of Greater Pittsburgh, Inc. and The Social Voice Project®.
The stories, of course, are our shared social and cultural narratives--the stories that shape our understanding or who we are, where we come from, and what we value. The stories are our hero tales, folklore, creation myths, and other ... 
At StoryCorps, families may tell their stories and have an opportunity to get some things off their chest. Whether it is a personal reflection on a moment with a loved one or just plain out joking around, StoryCorps gives the ... 
Isay will be BookPeople on Feb 11, just in time for Val. Day. What's your fave love story? RT @storycorps: What are StoryCorps eCards? It's a fun way to say "I love you!" Check them out! 
BOISE, Id – Storycorps came to Idaho in the summer of 2008. People from around the state came to the mobile recording booth in Boise to talk about life, family, and love. Hazel Pace told the story of how she met her husband ... |
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