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Discover the art of captivating storytelling through immersive workshops in NYC, where participants can learn narrative techniques, character development, and the power of compelling storytelling.

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VitaminR’s VisionWorking: Storytelling for Social Media

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Full Course Name: VitaminR’s VisionWorking Series: Storytelling for Social Media – Creating your Hero’s Journey Narrative The way you introduce yourself is the most powerful personal branding work that you can engage in any day. And it’s free! Uncover your “hero’s journey” narrative and the points of difference in your background that will matter to the media, to peers in your industry, and to your millions of potential followers online. ...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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Advanced Storytelling Lab

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The Story Studio @ 18 W 18th St, New York, NY

Are you crafting your stories and need feedback and instruction to make them perfect? This concentrated lab is for storytellers with some previous experience. The session will be limited to a small group (6 people max) so that each teller will be able to perform both nights. Whether you wish to perfect a specific new story and tell an immediate revision the second night or receive feedback on two separate stories, this advanced lab is the perfect...

(67) Advanced 18 and older
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$150

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Storytelling Hacks for Networking + Interviews

General Assembly @ 10 E 21st St, New York, NY

Tell me about Yourself: Storytelling Hacks for Networking + Interviews Tell me about yourself: the four words that strike fear in any career-related conversation. And we all know the best way to make a point or inspire action in the workplace is by telling a compelling story. And as it relates to work, we'll often see that struggling to describe who we are and what they do leads to missed opportunities for advancement. So we're bringing together...

(2637) All levels 18 and older
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Yeah She Did: Stories About Women You Should Know

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Join us for a most kickass kick-off to International Women’s Day as a lineup of extraordinary comedians, writers, and storytellers celebrate some of the greatest women the world has ever known (but that you might not!). Featuring: • Aparna Nancherla (Comedy Central, Bojack Horseman) • Keisha Zollar (The Opposition with Jordan Klepper) • Georgia Clark (Generation Women) • Nicole Silverberg (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee) • Karen Chee...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Our House: A storytelling benefit for Swing Left

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

This is a storytelling show + fundraiser about taking power back—in our lives and in our government. Join us for a night of badass personal stories about reclaiming power, and hear from political organizers about ways to support the blue wave in the 2018 midterm elections. Featuring stories from: Danny Artese (Moth GrandSLAM Winner, “The Day I Should Have”) Dawn Fraser (TED@NYC, The Moth, “Barbershop Stories”) Lily Herman (Founder,...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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VitaminR’s VisionWorking: Public Speaking for Visionary

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Full Course Name: VitaminR’s VisionWorking Series: Public Speaking for Visionaries Movements can be created with your words. Learn to inspire from your heart and convictions, transform your language around challenges, and be the one who inspires solution-oriented thinking. This fun workshop will include improvisation, storytelling, and personalized on-the-spot coaching. Practice speaking through fear and limiting beliefs, and find a warm-up approach...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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Gaining Life Story Rights

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

When committing to an indelible personal story for your film, when might acquiring a Life Rights Agreement be prudent? In this workshop, understand the permissions and limitations that this type of legal document provides. Key to a story’s marketability is exclusivity, and this agreement may or may not provide you with extensive protections and access to a subject. Traverse the complex legal proceedings that will determine your permissions to encapsulate...

(237) All levels 18 and older
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TV Vs Film: Serialized VS Singular Storytelling

Meditative Writing @ 39 W 29th St, New York, NY & Virtually Online

WHICH FORM IS MOST EFFECTIVE FOR YOUR STORY? During this three-hour class, we will delve into the psychology of both forms of storytelling to uncover the secrets behind their powerful effect on viewers. We will explore the differences between serialized storytelling, commonly found in TV shows, podcasts, franchises, and singular storytelling, typically used in films. ​Whether you join us in-person or online, you will gain a deeper understanding...

(5) All levels 18 and older
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$155
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Writing Speculative Fiction for Children Master Class

Irish Arts Center @ 726 11th Ave, New York, NY

Join author Patricia Forde as she shares insight from writing her latest book, The Girl who Fell to Earth, and provides tips on how to write your own piece of speculative fiction/dystopian fiction.  The workshop will consider the challenges of worldbuilding, the capacity of dystopian fiction to frighten and warn and how history can play a part in writing about the future.  Trish can address any part of the process, from setting up...

(51) All levels 18 and older
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Storytelling for a Career Pivot

LMHQ @ 150 Broadway, New York, NY

Looking for a job is rarely simple, especially if you’re looking to pivot from one industry to another, from one speciality to another, or to take on a new responsibility. Do you want to better understand your own story and learn how to tell it in a way that impresses potential clients or employers?  This introductory storytelling workshop will show you how to identify and frame your own unique, professional narrative to stand out in interviews,...

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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Storytelling for the Social Media Era

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

This class decodes the traditions of sometimes-perplexing social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, as well as emergent communities such as Pinterest and Instagram; it is a guide to mastering the art of storytelling that feels native to these platforms. You will learn to cut through noise to glean trending stories, interact with sources for investigative reporting, compose and package stories for viral distribution, while collecting a massive...

(64) All levels 18 and older
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Storytelling at MediaStorm Master Class

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

This one-day Master Class provides an overview of documentary video and multimedia storytelling approaches. MediaStorm founder Brian Storm will walk you through specific examples, and share his business experience, as well as proven tips to improve your interviewing, shooting and editing techniques. Although this is not a hands-on workshop, active discussion is both encouraged and expected from all participants. Theory will be backed up by real...

(64) All levels 18 and older
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Generation Women

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Generation Women is a cross-generational storytelling night in New York City. Each month, five women of note read an original piece on a theme. Of those women, one is in her 20s, her 30s, her 40s, her 50s, and her 60s+. Generation Women celebrates and amplifies women’s voices and creativity. Our diverse line-ups will make you laugh, cry, and think. We’re a unique, intimate female literary salon that brings together women of all ages.

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Yeah She Did: Witches Get Stuff Done

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

YEAH SHE DID is a storytelling series that shines a light on the sheroes that should have been. A lineup of female-identifying comedians, writers, and storytellers join forces to share the stories of some of the greatest women the world has ever known (but history forgot). This month, we're taking back the word "witch." You'll hear stories of women who were labeled as "witch," "succubus," and "she-devil" for raising their voices,...

(25) All levels 18 and older
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$15

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Yeah She Did: Riot Grrrrl

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Yeah She Did is a storytelling series that shines a light on the sheroes that should have been. A lineup of female-identifying comedians, writers, and storytellers join forces to share the stories of some of the greatest women the world has ever known (but history forgot). Yeah She Did is fucking up Valentines Day with a counter-celebration of all things Riot Grrrl. We'll be banging out an evening of girl power, great music, and stories of the women...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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New York City's Secrets and Lies

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Can you tell the difference between a secret and a lie? Four expert storytellers spin incredible tales about the secret pasts of NYC locations you walk by every day. All the stories are true except for one. If you can identify the lie, you’ll be in the running to win a pair of tickets to a secret NYC event.

(25) All levels 21 and older
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The Subway: Urbanism, Infrastructure, and Social Life

Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ 314 7th St, Brooklyn, NY

When the New York City subway opened in 1904, police had to call in reserves to tame the million-strong crowds clamoring to enter the tunnels. Within weeks, hurtling beneath the earth at speeds never before realized in a dense urban environment had become an utterly ordinary experience. For 120 years, the NYC subway, running 24 hours a day and ranking among the world’s largest, has maintained this blend of the quotidian and the extraordinary. When...

(29) All levels 21 and older
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$315

4 sessions

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Map Your Story: Research, Reporting and Interviewing

Made in NY Media Center by IFP @ 30 John St, Brooklyn, NY

Making a great film, podcast, or report starts with having a solid story. How do you turn a topic that sparked your interest into a story that others want to absorb? Learn tried and true techniques used by journalists, like interviewing, research, and story reporting and apply these skills to your creative project. The instructor for this day-long workshop is Iris Mansour, who has written and produced viral stories for Bustle, The Guardian, and Mashable,...

(33) Beginner 18 and older
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$150
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Public Speaking: How to Tell a Story

Q.E.D. @ 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY

Getting up in front of a crowd, any crowd, can be quite terrifying. But the best way to make a point or a good first impression is by telling a compelling story. This class is an instructional workshop on how to tell a great story to get anyone to listen, care or even buy what you are trying to sell. Students will learn and practice tips and tricks on-the-spot.

(252) All levels 18 and older
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Introductory Workshop on Embodied Storytelling

Sacred Arts Research Foundation @ 107 Green St, Brooklyn, NY

Have you ever told your story? Come learn and experience the power of therapeutic theater through embodied storytelling. This introductory workshop is for those interested in making a meaningful shift in their lives through an innovative psychological art form called Self Revelatory Performance. We will explore and play with different ways of bringing personal experience into ritualized performance. This process can be a right of passage, a celebration,...

(9) All levels 8 and older
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