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In the Fishbowl... with …
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Storytellers In Australia
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Ghost Storytellers
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Lois Sprengnether Keel (LoiS)'s Discussions
Thanksgiving, Disaster and Libraries
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Lois Sprengnether Keel (LoiS) left a comment for Joyce Perrin"Welcome, Joyce!
You'll probably find the group, Storytelling Presenters, useful. I'd also suggest using the search box in the upper right corner to find members here close enough to you in Alabama.
You also might want to…"
Lois Sprengnether Keel (LoiS) left a comment for David Dowling"Afraid not, David. Just looked it up. Interesting."
David Dowling left a comment for Lois Sprengnether Keel (LoiS)"Thanks Lois....this whole writing thing started from a local Memoir Writing class given by the local Adult Ed. program. Never thought it would go this far but I find myself writing quite a bit and even selling some stories. Latest is a book, written…"
Lois Sprengnether Keel (LoiS) left a comment for David Dowling"Welcome, David!
May your time on this site help you in your interesting writing. Obviously the oral part of storytelling won't work directly for you, but you clearly have much to contribute."
Lois Sprengnether Keel (LoiS) left a comment for Cristina Russo"Oh my, Cristina,
I can't believe people missed welcoming you!!! Welcome. Your opening looked like you were already well established here. Hope you prowl all around the site and see all there is here for you.
I see…"
Lois Sprengnether Keel (LoiS) left a comment for Vicky Dworkin"It's that time again...hope you have a grrrrreat birthday, Vickie."
Lois Sprengnether Keel (LoiS) left a comment for Courtney Garder"Welcome, Courtney!
If you put Toastmaster in the search box (upper right), you'll find you're not alone here. (That also works to help you find others in Memphis, so you have some contacts near you. While this network is…"
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- http://www.LoiS-sez.com
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I tell Stories from Around the World and Back Through Time.
- My large supply of stories permits programs on most topics. Stories may use sign language, music, puppets or dance with programs for all age levels. Among my reenacting is a woman who grew up on an Underground Railroad station, family Civil War activity, and was a farmer's widow -- other historical aspects covered: pioneer MI, the War of 1812, schools, life 100 yrs. ago, Victorian times and the 1950s. My storytelling supports reading in many ways as well as tailoring it to fit thematic programs. I also teach basic American Sign Language & "baby sign" as well as telling in voice and sign.
- While most of my storytelling has been in Michigan, I have told in other states, the territory of Puerto Rico, plus Canada, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and St. Kitts.
- Starting in 1970, I have roughly 40 years of storytelling experience. Until the autumn of 2006, this was combined with librarianship when I was accepted into the MI performing arts touring directory. I left Mount Clemens Public Library (where I was in charge of Children's Services) for full-time storytelling. My current listing with MI Arts & Humanities Directory was renewed & runs through 2015.
- Because my storytelling frequently requires research, my blog Storytelling + Research = LoiS covers a wide variety of topics & shares some of my work to help others know more.
- I've recently added Michigan's "Fighting Fifth" Civil War Infantry to post the Detroit newspaper articles about this regiment at the pace in which relatives could follow their publishing 150 years ago.
- My website hosts Michigan Storytelling.Org as I have a passion for supporting storytelling, which includes storytelling organizations. I founded Mt.C. Raconteurs & North Oakland County Storytellers, serving their 1st 2 yrs. as president. It also led me to the joy of serving as an Assistant Administrator here.
There's much more, but this gives an overview.
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The More We Use P.S. . . .
This site's all about networking & sharing storytelling ideas. New members join all the time. Check when some join...and welcome them!
Use the search box to find people nearby or topics of interest.
View Group discussions, membership's only to participate. _You_ can start a group. Invite others with a similar interest to join it. It need not be in English either.
The more we use this site, the more valuable it becomes. It also increases your internet presence...and…
Posted on March 28, 2013 at 1:00pm
History as seen by the 'average' person
At the risk of "shameless self-promotion", my Jan. blog at <http://www.StorytellingResearchLoiS.com> about "History as seen by the 'average' person" is an idea that might appeal to some of us as we have two related groups, The Civil War and also By the…
ContinuePosted on January 17, 2013 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments
Great Resources for Freelance Storytellers
Heads Up if you are telling as a freelance storyteller!
I'm a member of Freelancers Union & definitely recommend it for a variety of reasons (continuing ed., insurance, & other resources). They currently have a Twitter discussion about independent workers not getting paid – how to avoid getting stiffed by clients, what to do if it happens to you, and how we can work together to protect each other. Did you know…
Posted on April 19, 2012 at 12:44pm
Puppets Beyond Professional Storyteller
I just posted on my other blog at Storytelling + Research = LoiS "Let Puppets Tell Your Story." It's part of a workshop I'll do at the end of the month for my local puppeteers guild's Day of Puppetry. That blog post & some of the information on my website, http://www.LoiS-sez.com , may interest folks here as it's definitely puppetry from the storyteller's… Continue
Posted on March 29, 2011 at 12:33am — 1 Comment
Looking Beyond
There's a need for social networking among the storytelling family beyond here. My own state of Michigan has seen paid opportunities for storytelling, its storytelling groups, & even our state's population decline. While a Group could easily be started here (international groups are very active here), not everyone loving storytelling in Michigan feels comfortable on a network aimed at the "Professional Storyteller" even though this network welcomes beginners to storytelling. For that reason… Continue
Posted on October 24, 2010 at 3:57pm — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (224 comments)
- At 6:17pm on April 29, 2013, David Dowling said…
Thanks Lois....this whole writing thing started from a local Memoir Writing class given by the local Adult Ed. program. Never thought it would go this far but I find myself writing quite a bit and even selling some stories. Latest is a book, written with a class-mate, called Desert Journeys. I am a big fan of the southwest deserts, Ever read Jack Ruby's Kitchen Sink?
- At 10:21am on April 18, 2013,
Rob Vanderwildt said… Thank you, Lois, for your words of welcome.
- At 1:05pm on April 6, 2013,
Dulce Rodrigues said…
Hi Lois, and thanks for your warm welcome. I must confess I don't exactly know what we are expected to post in the group. Stories, legends, other? You also said that it could also help locate contacts as I travel. I'll be going back to Belgium next saturday. What I am supposed to do then? Sorry for these "silly" questions, but I'd very much like to get involved as much as I can (which might not be enough, but...), and I sincerely don't know where to start. Have a nice WE.
- At 9:10am on March 21, 2013,
James P. Lewis said… Thank you for the welcome, Lois. I first got turned on to storytelling in business based on the work of Milton Erickson, who was the model for NLP. I've been using the method for 32 years, and I can always tell that people get far more from my stories than they do from straight lecture. I'll check out the Stories for Business group. Warm regards, Jim
- At 2:52am on March 15, 2013, Asha Sampath said…
Dear Lois,
Thank you very much for your wishes on my birthday! I am touched and sincerely appreciate the gesture! :)
- At 6:40am on March 11, 2013,
parisa Behabadi said… - Thanks LOis,
you are right,I am a english translator,I obtained my bachelor’s degree in translation. I am currently a MA student in Teaching English as a Foreign languages. In a festival called ''Mothers as a storyteller''I obtained the first grade.I try to connect my education with telling story,because I am interested in both of them.I think someone as an storyteller needs to be beside of an english teacher.He can use his art in improving learning english.In most of the classes teachers plays the role of storyteller but it is not correct.because most of them don't know any things about the techniques of telling story,in addition the purpose of the telling story by teacher is teaching but the purpose of telling story by story teller is enjoying.Through telling story by storyteller,learnrs learn indirectly and this is the art of storyteller.
his art in improving learning english.
- At 6:44am on March 6, 2013, Vasugi Ram Manohar said…
Thank you, Lois. Its great being a part of Professional Storyteller. My friend Asha Sampath introduced me to this page. I love the feeling that I am connected to storytellers all over the world! Its great that we can learn from each other here!
Best regards,
Vasugi
- At 10:46am on March 3, 2013, Asha Sampath said…
Thank you very much Lois! It is wonderful being here...grateful thanks to Kamini Ramachandran for introducing me to this page and the administrators of this page for accepting me! I am excited and keen to learn and share all about storytelling! Will definitely tell others too!
- At 2:04pm on March 2, 2013,
Anthony Burcher said… Lois, many thanks for the kind words. I look forward to seeing you in VA.
- At 6:18am on February 22, 2013, lynn ruehlmann said…
Well that just weird. I thought I didn't have one. But if it's a duplicate, definitely.
You are vigilant!
lynn
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