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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: May 10, 2022

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity Lesson #49

by The Moth Staff

Lesson #49: Photographic Memories: “The Home Perm: Teenage Rebellion Never Looked so Good!” - Jason Schommer INTRODUCTORY GREETINGS This month’s blog was guest authored by Emily Couch. Emily is the Producer of Special Projects & Radio at The Moth, which means she works behind the scenes supporting the organization’s artistic staff – including the authors of How to Tell a Story, which is in bookstores now! How often have you heard the phrase “a picture is worth...

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: May 01, 2022

The Moth Playlist: Mother Love

by The Moth

Mother's Day 2022 Since children don’t come with instructions, motherhood is an on-the-job- training kind of gig–one that includes all of the epic fails, bursts of joy, love, loss, and lessons. Motherhood is also a personal choice, and should remain one. To all the mothers, grandmothers, aunties, and mama figures out there, we salute you!

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Apr 26, 2022

How to Tell a Story: A Message from the Authors

by The Moth

Hello Moth Community, Today is a special day for The Moth! Our new book, How to Tell a Story, is out in the world.We debated the dedication line, as we did nearly every word in this book—(co-authoring is lively work!)—but there was a collective and happy yes when we co-decided:TO THE UNDISCOVERED STORIES IN ALL OF US.This book is dedicated to you and what you have yet to share.We worked many hours to distill 25 years of front-row storytelling know-how into a single book. We hope...

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Apr 20, 2022

Moth Playlist: Above and Below: A Celebration of Earth Month

by The Moth Staff

A full moon showing off in the desert sky, underwater marvels, and reconnecting with the land, complete with the occasional mishaps... Mother Nature is a wondrous thing that deserves a celebration, and this week’s playlist gives her a little love.

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Apr 12, 2022

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity #48

by The Moth Staff

Lesson #48: THE END: “The Magical Fuzzy Worm” by Sofija Stefanovic This month’s blog was guest authored by Kate Tellers. Kate is a senior director at The Moth, the director of their MothWorks program, a Moth host, storyteller and co-author of The Moth’s fourth book, “How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth” due out on April 26th and available for pre-order now! Death is the only real ending in live storytelling. If you are...