Awards

• Winner of 2010 Storytelling World Award - Winner, Special Storytelling Resources 2009
• Winner of 2010 Storytelling World Award - Winner, Special Storytelling Resources 2009 (United States)

Overview

Beginning with wonderful tips and advice about the art and presentation of storytelling, this is a complete resource about how to build a storytelling career. Storytellers come to their careers centered on the stories they love and soon realize that in order to make a living at what they love, they must build a business. This in-depth book tells them just how and what to do in every detail, from choosing a sound system to building a website to using podcasts and setting up an office. Resource lists and tried and true ideas abound as the author shares her marketing and business success story throughout. Each chapter is a story in itself, beginning and ending with different traditional folktale openings and closings. There is even a chapter on how to plan for retirement.

Full Product Details

Author:   Dianne de Las Casas
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Libraries Unlimited Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.106kg
ISBN:  

9781591587309

ISBN 10:   1591587301
Pages:   408
Publication Date:   30 September 2008
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

"Foreword Chapter 1: In the Beginning Chapter 2: Working with Stories Chapter 3: Storytelling Issues Chapter 4: Preparing for Performance Chapter 5: Performing Stories Chapter 6: Mastering a Sound System Chapter 7: Establishing Your Storytelling Business Chapter 8: Setting Up Your Office Chapter 9: Managing Your Bookings Chapter 10: Defining Your Market Chapter 11: Creating an Image Chapter 12: Printed Promo with Pizzazz Chapter 13: Extending Your Visibility Chapter 14: Developing an Internet Presence Chapter 15: Networking to Success Chapter 16: Marketing with Results Chapter 17: Making the Headlines Chapter 18: Seeing is Hiring Chapter 19: Getting on the ""A-List"" Chapter 20: Who's Selling You? Chapter 21: On the Road Again Chapter 22: Honing Your Craft Chapter 23: Storytelling in Educatin Chapter 24: Storytelling in Libraries Chapter 25: Recording and Promoting an Audio Chapter 26: Storytelling Special Events & Organizations Chapter 27: Working the Workshop Scene Chapter 28: Taking Care of You Chapter 29: Preparing for the Future Chapter 30: Reaching Beyond"

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Author Information

Dianne de Las Casas was an award-winning storyteller and author who toured internationally presenting programs, teacher training, workshops, and artist residencies. Her performances, dubbed traditional folklore gone fun, were full of energetic audience participation.

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