Welcome to The Story Letter!
It’s pretty simple: this is a Substack for people obsessed with storytelling.
I’m so glad you found me. This is where you’ll shift your thinking on storytelling, get glimpses into pop culture and narrative, and explore how great stories get told — onstage, in life, and at work.
Why subscribe?
Whether you’ve been telling stories for years, or you’ve never really considered yourself a storyteller, this newsletter might be just what you need.
Every few weeks, I’ll share a post about stories and narrative: either storytelling theories that will change your thinking (and doing!), a dive into storytelling in culture, or some storytelling strategies in practice. I’ll tell you stories and give you new perspectives for your own.
Why listen to me?
Stories are my thing.
I’ve been teaching storytelling for 14 years. I’ve won multiple Moth GrandSLAMS, published an Audible Original memoir, toured worldwide with my stories, and I’m the former, founding Director of Education for The Moth. I’m a story editor for award-winning audio, and I’ve coached over a thousand storytellers— from Buddhist leaders to high school juniors. I have a PhD in Education, and my research focus is storytelling, narrative and identity in education.
You can find out more about me, and see/hear some of my own stories, here.
The Story Letter is for you if:
You’re interested in how great stories get told.
You want new ways to develop and explore your own voice.
You already love to tell stories and you want to learn new perspectives on your craft.
You want to think about what storytelling & narrative can offer — at work, in art, in relationships, in political action, at wedding toasts, on long car rides.
If any of those are you, then you’re in the right place!
And finally…
My hope is that The Story Letter will feel like your brainiest, kindest friend– the one who really believes in you– whispering in your ear.
I’m here to nerd out about narrative with you, and also to remind you: you have stories to tell. And you’re a goddamn delight.
