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I have just become a professional storyteller, (September 2008). I mostly work with primary school children but I am interested in gaining experience working with teenagers and adults. I am used to an adult audience, but only as an entertainer. If anyone in the Edinburgh area would be willing to let me shadow them that would be great!

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At 7:29am on November 7, 2008, Dale Jarvis said…: Hi there! I am spreading the word about the new World Storytelling Day group:
http://professionalstoryteller.ning.com/group/worldstorytellingday

If you know of any storytelling events happening near you in March, let me know, and make sure to add them to the World Storytelling Day event list.

Dale

At 10:46am on October 25, 2008, Emma Alexander Arthur said…: Hi Fiona

I've been along to the Storytelling Cafe when I was over in Edinburgh attending courses and just loved it. The atmosphere is great! I didn't quite manage the Guid Crack as I had so many people to see. I wish I could tell stories at nursing homes but most older people here do not have very good English. I thought the story you wrote about the old lady who said "I had my eyes closed so I could see it better." was lovely. I can just picture it. You seem to have varied and interesting venues - telling to adults in a therapeutic context sounds very rewarding. I've just really started telling stories to adults and in a foreign country the venues are limited. There are a lot of expats here though and I work at a university with a lot of international students. I would like to set up an International Storytelling cafe. I also really enjoy working with children so am looking into story theatre. I am looking for other ideas so if you have any I would love to hear them.

At 2:11pm on October 22, 2008, Serena said…: Hi Fiona. I live in Barcelona and run an English theatre company. I have just started to offer ESL storytelling sessions. Your web is great and I really like your idea of a tour guide storyteller. How do you advertise that? Serena x

At 2:49pm on October 21, 2008, Emma Alexander Arthur said…: Hello Fiona, I am a Scot living in Norway who has also mostly worked with children. Like you I started out as a primary teacher (in Fife). Now I am starting to tell stories to adults and have a Halloween storytelling event planned. I would be very keen to hear about your experiences telling stories to adults. If you are interested I could do the same. I was very impressed with your website.

At 8:59am on October 21, 2008, Dianne de Las Casas, Author, Award-Winning Storyteller said…: Fiona:

Welcome to Professional Storyteller! I am glad you found your way to this site. You should join some groups such as the marketing group, Story Biz, and FEST. These will all help you with the business and networking part of being a storyteller. There are many tellers from the UK on this site. Take a look around. I am sure you will make many helpful connections. Best wishes!

Warmly,
Dianne de Las Casas
Founder of Professional Storyteller
Author of The Story Biz Handbook: How to Manage Your Storytelling Career from the Desk to the Stage (Libraries Unlimited 2008)
http://www.storyconnection.net