Guide to becoming a better storyteller, with advice from more than fifty of America's best-known storytellers, who answer questions about such issues as creating original stories, controlling stage fright, marketing and setting fees, and using storytelling in the library and classroom.

Instruction on how to tell stories. Includes 12 tales from other countries.

This book is designed to be a practical source of ideas and materials to support those wishing to provide educational, recreational and exciting storytelling sessions for 0 - 5 years olds. Included is information on storytelling programs for a range of age/stage appropriate material and practical examples and theme ideas for regular sessions, special events and indoor or outdoor presentations. Storytelling should be enjoyed by everyone, so relax and have fun.

"The Final Nights Hold a Million Stories... From the hidden horrors of the Camarilla to the naked fiendishness of the Sabbat, vampires play at the eternal jyhad. Elders, ancillae, neonates and... others... prowl the night. Only one individual knows all the secrets of the World of Darkness "RM" . The role of the Storyteller is daunting, and this book is an invaluable aid for those who orchestrate Vampire "RM" chronicles. It includes myriad information, including enigmas best left out of players' hands, from creating stories to creating the casts of epic tales. The Vampire Storytellers Handbook revised edition leaves no stone unturned -- except those that hide secrets no mortal should know".

Unlock the power of your imagination with Storyteller's Handbook: Crafting Compelling Narratives by Bill Vincent. This book is a treasure trove for both aspiring and seasoned storytellers, guiding you through the intricate art of crafting narratives that captivate and engage. Dive into the world of spontaneous adventures, poignant romances, and grand tales that come alive through collaborative storytelling. Unlike traditional forms of writing, storytelling in this context is a dynamic, interactive experience where the story evolves through the contributions of its participants. Vincent's handbook offers invaluable insights into creating well-drawn plots, developing deep characters, and embracing the unpredictable twists and turns that make each story unique. Whether you're a game master, writer, or a lover of narrative arts, this book will inspire you to create stories that resonate and endure. Embrace the challenge of crafting narratives that are as unpredictable as they are unforgettable, and join a community of storytellers who transform simple ideas into extraordinary adventures.

A seasoned storyteller helps teachers use stories to capture students' attention and expose them to 13 folk and fairy tales from around the world. The guide addresses everything a beginner needs to know, including how to warm up the audience, start and end a story, and assure audience involvement. Follow-up activities for each tale incorporate subjects such as creative writing, art, drama, math, science, geography, and history. Grades K-5. Suggested resources. Illustrated. Good Year Books. 117 pages.

The authors of volume 5 are nearly all accredited Godly Play trainers. It has been written not only to introduce you to some of the next generation of leaders in Godly Play, but also to make available to you the benefit of their experience and insight. The kind of help you will find here for your continuing development as a Godly Play teacher supplements the first four volumes of The Complete Guide to Godly Play and their related videos. You will find wisdom about developing the storyteller you already are. There is advice on how to manage time and space in the classical teaching and learning environment for Godly Play. Since there is nothing quite so practical as good theory, there are also reflections about children's education, their spirituality and a theology of childhood for adults. This information is based on what has been learned about children in Godly Play settings around the world so we adults can be guided toward entering the reality Jesus called "the Kingdom of Heaven." What's inside Volume 5: Practical Helps from Godly Play Trainers? Each chapter lends special insight to the teaching process. Chapter 1: Help with Telling Stories Chapter 2: Help with Managing Time Chapter 3: Help with Managing Space Chapter 4: Help with Nurturing Relationships: Congregations and Parents Chapter 5: Help with Nurturing Relationships: Teachers and Children Chapter 6: Going Deeper with Godly Play

An introduction to storytelling, with tips on choosing, learning and telling stories and annotated lists of preferred stories.

- My Guide to RPG Storytelling - I've been role-playing all my life and I've run a lot of well-received campaigns. My players asked me what made my games work and this book is the result. This isn't a rulebook for any gaming system, but it's a how-to for my style of creating memorable NPCs, planning games, and engaging with your players. - Foreword, by Erica Lindquist - On Storytelling - Before the Game - Building Your Story - Running Your Game - Players & Player Characters - Problems - Rules & Mechanics - Setting & NPCs - My Storytelling Guide Companion - My players asked me how I ran my games and what made them work, so I wrote a book. Then they asked for specific examples and ideas, so I wrote another one. This companion to My Guide to RPG Storytelling goes deeper into creating in-game crises, with lists of example scenarios and twists. The second half covers using voices, mannerisms, and archetypes to create NPCs, including some of the most memorable NPCs from my own games and what made them work. - From Dream to Dice - I've written two other books (so far) on my tricks and tools for running table-top role-playing games. But now it's time to put those tools to the test – making an actual RPG campaign. Right here, right now, on the page. So let's do this! I'll start with the seed of a story idea, go through world-building and character creation, then expanding that basic plot out into scenes, combats and crises. This is an up-close, behind the scenes look at how I make a game. Then I'll run the campaign for my group. The second half of this book details what went right, what went wrong, how I kept the game moving and my friends entertained. From the dream that inspired me to the dice hitting the table, this is how I run an RPG.

Jack Zipes has reinvigorated storytelling as a successful and engaging tool for teachers and professional storytellers. Encouraging storytellers, librarians, and schoolteachers to be active in this magical process, Zipes proposes an interactive storytelling that creates and strengthens a sense of community for students, teachers and parents while extolling storytelling as animation, subversion, and self-discovery.