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A Rising Tide...Guest Bloggers Share Their Expertise

A few months ago I reached my 2012 personal blog goal of 100,000 readers. I am a firm believer in the quote, "A rising tide floats all boats"  so I decided to share the audience with my…

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Added by Karen Chace on September 16, 2012 at 1:21pm — No Comments

The Year of the Rabbit - Celebrate the Chinese New Year

 

 

The  Chinese New Year begins on February 3 and 2011 is The Year of the Rabbit. Here are some tales,  crafts, curriculum and more to help you celebrate in style!



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A Rabbit Story - Tibet

http://tinyurl.com/37cae3w



Brer Rabbit and Tar Baby - USA…

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Added by Karen Chace on January 25, 2011 at 10:30am — No Comments

Women In "Her"story!



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Added by Karen Chace on March 3, 2010 at 7:10pm — No Comments

Tales, Technology and Techniques - Ancient Tradition Meets the 21st Century

In 2008 I was invited to particpate in a panel discussion at the National Storytelling Conference. Although I was unable to attend at the last minute due to a family members passing, I put together this handout for the attendees. I updated the information today and although the article is posted at my website, http://www.storybug.net/ on the Publications Page, I thought it might be useful here as well. I hope you find some new ideas to help you market your… Continue

Added by Karen Chace on January 27, 2010 at 8:06pm — No Comments

THE BUSINESS SIDE OF STORYTELLING

Running your own business can be liberating but it can also resemble running through a maze, constantly trying to catch up, find your way, peek over the next obstacle...in short, being your own boss can be exhausting!



Storytelling is magical, yet the work can be extremely solitary when we are out of the 'spotlight.' Taking care of your own business requires long hours and is very different than working for a boss who has control over everything, both good and bad.



I came… Continue

Added by Karen Chace on August 13, 2009 at 5:57pm — No Comments

BRANDING: IT DOESN'T HAVE TO HURT!

Storytellers need to pay attention to stories but also to marketing their skills. If you are new to the business of storytelling or revamping your image, here are some sites to help you brand yourself with style!



"Exploring brand marketing concepts is a great way to fine-tune your business model and business practices, but what is branding and why is it important?



A strong brand is invaluable as the battle for customers intensifies day by day. It's important to spend time… Continue

Added by Karen Chace on August 13, 2009 at 5:50pm — No Comments

Upcoming Story Cafe Events Through 2010

I am very excited! We now have the schedule for the Story Cafe at ArtWorks in New Bedford, MA complete through 2010! This is a fabulous line-up, talent galore from around New England to Newfoundland, Germany and back again. In June and September, you get two featured tellers in one evening! What's not to love?



September 26, 2009 - Simon Brooks - New Hampshire

October 17, 2009 - Carolyn Martino - Rhode… Continue

Added by Karen Chace on August 13, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Stories from A-Z Folktales, Fairytales, Myths and Legends

There is a wealth of public domain stories available on the Internet. Part of my work is writing a research column for the national Storytelling Magazine, a member benefit of the National Storytelling Network. I research and evaluate web sites specific to the art of Oral Tradition… Continue

Added by Karen Chace on July 19, 2008 at 10:00am — 4 Comments

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BMO 2013 Winners

Scott Schultz, 1st prize, Katie Liesener, 2nd and Rob Goldman, 3rd Prize

StoriesLive® Winners - 2012

StoriesLive® 2013:

Sophomores:

Annemarie DeMarco-Alfama - 1st place

Kenny Le & Moises Caraballo - Runner-ups

Juniors:

Latisha Joujute - 1st place

Stephen Carlin & Henry Chavez - Runner-Ups

Kristen Ruffin - Audience Choice

Seniors:

Nico Luisi - 1st Place

Moises Ramirez & Vance Crayton - Runner-ups

Theodore Biv - Audience Choice

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StoriesLive® 2012:

First place, and $1,000  prize

Junior Fernando Ortiz from Revere High School 

Senior Amario Malcolm from Boston Latin Academy

Runners-up ($500 each)11th

Alan Estes from Newburyport, 

AngelinaFerullo from Everett and 

Runners-up ($500 each)12th Caylen Bryant (Andover) 

Shavar Lazarus (Boston Latin Academy).

Audience Choice awards:

11th Justin Alexander 

(South Community High) 

12th Varvarra Valentin

(Lynn Classical High School)

massmouth choice awards:

Juniors 

Jennifer MonJoie(Revere) 

Bahiya Nasuuna (Chelsea) 

Karen Hua (Andover) 

Senior 

Jason Hittinger (Revere)

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Last Year 2011: StoriesLive® first ever high school story slam. 1st place awarded a $2,000 scholarship Brianda Agramonte, Lynn Classical High School, senior

2 runners up received $1,000 scholarship each: junior Conor Miller Newburyport High School and Mathews DeSouza, Everett High School,  Our "massmouth choice" was Sandy Fonseca, Boston Latin Academy, senior [below] She was awarded $500

Lexi Hernando Lynn Classical High School, senior was chosen by the attendees and awarded the Audience Choice prize of $500.

Congratulations all!

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