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Storytellers from the UNCW and Wilmington communities come together for an entertaining performance of adult storytelling.  Join us for an evening of funny, sad, serious, and downright ridiculous, true stores.  Refreshments served!

Special Guest:  Nan Graham, NC writer and public radio commentator.

Wednesday, April 11th, 6-8 pm

Randall Library, first floor (near Java City)

Join us for the Flash Fiction 2012 "Search & Discovery" reception on Tuesday, April 17th, from 6-8 pm in the Sherman Hayes Gallery on the first floor of Randall Library. The evening will feature readings, guest speakers, and a reception for the 2012 winners. 

Come celebrate UNCW creative writing and publishing arts!

Honors College celebrates undergraduate research with poster sessions,  guests, and a reception.

UNCW Storyboard at Randall Library is putting a shout out to adult storytellers who have a knack for spinning a good story. We want personal stories – true stories that make your audience think, laugh, or cry. We might even consider a fictional story to throw in the line-up.

This year’s theme is CHOICES. You don’t have to use the word “choices,” but please stick to the theme.

Storytellers will be chosen to perform their stories before an audience in the library on Wed., April 11 at 6 pm.
 

Submit your storytelling idea to http://library.uncw.edu/forms/storyboard

Download the UNCW Storyboard at Randall PDF (including Rules and Tips)
 

UNCW Storyboard at Randall Rules and Tips

1. Tell me more about this storytelling evening?
   It’s an evening of adult storytellers who have a knack for spinning a good story. It’s also a night for those of us who want to pull up a chair and hear a story. Storytelling is informative and communal. It helps us to learn from each other as we become listeners and participants in the personal stories of other people’s lives.
2. How do I submit my storytelling idea?
   Go http://library.uncw.edu/forms/storyboard and fill out the submission form.
   Deadline for submissions is Wed., March 28.
   Storyboard performance date is April 11 at 6 pm.
3. Can my story be on any topic?
   This year’s theme is CHOICES. You don’t have to use the word “choices” during your seven minutes of glory, but stick to the theme.
4. How many storytellers will you pick?
   We can only choose five to seven storytellers. We’ll choose a variety of funny and serious stories. Remember, each storyteller will be allowed to tell one story that night.
5. Do you want true or fictional stories?
   We really want personal stories – true stories that make your audience think, laugh, or cry. We might consider a fictional story to throw in the mix. (Just let us know whether your story is true or fictional when you submit it.)
6. Is there a time limit?
   Yes. You have seven minutes to shine.
7. Who may I contact in the library for more information?
   Sue Cody at codys [at] uncw [dot] edu or 910-962-7409.
8. Storytelling advice
   Successful storytelling thrives on an engaging and captivating story, but it also depends on practice and performance. Use body language, look at your audience, try to not look at your notes, be animated. Practice! Time yourself and keep it under 7 minutes. Have fun! Relax. Make it funny or make it serious, but use your storytelling skills.