Hey FC,
THIS Wed. 7/8 at 5:30 PST, SELL YOUR STORY to a podcast in Laura Cathcart Robbins’ Storytelling 102.
Use code followup30 for $30 off today.
In this workshop you’ll:
– Polish a 5 minute (or 600-800 word) personal tale to submit to a podcast or as an essay
– Practice and get performance tips
– Add detail and emotion to your story for maximum impact
– Get email feedback on your idea before class to ensure you’re exploring the right angle
You can watch Laura’s FREE Storytelling 101 here to learn how to craft your tale: http://ow.ly/h1gV50AdoBw
Laura’s powerful, beautifully crafted 9 essays in Huffington Post about race, recovery and divorce went viral. She’s a StorySLAM winner and host of the podcast, The Only One In The Room which Bustle magazine picked as a top show along with This American Life, Slow Burn and Reply All. Laura’s a fantastic teacher and storyteller who can help you unlock an unforgettable story inside that’ll grab listeners and viewers.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/white-parents-talk-about-racism_n_5ee4e1fec5b6afc128317d17
https://www.bustle.com/p/17-podcasts-to-listen-to-on-long-flights-red-eyes-22162381
4 students just sold related Op-Eds from our FREE CLASS: http://ow.ly/gRUj50AdoCW On Friday, Saj Sachdev just got an excellent piece in Huff Po & Ralinda Harvey got into the LA Times! 12 students sold stories to NPR and BBC, 166 sold essays & articles, 15 in the NYT, 4 published Modern Love Essays and 17 won the Moth. Trina Robinson performed her story re: finding out her ancestors were slaves at six Moth Mainstages for pay. Podcasts are looking for personal tales now–don’t miss out! We want to get your story out there next. Check out the Op-Ed’s below:
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/jagmeet-singh-racism_ca_5efdb99cc5b6acab284c189c
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-06-26/nextdoor-santa-monica-racism
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-06-12/gone-with-the-wind-hattie-mcdaniel-john-ridley
Questions? Email: hello@writingpad.com
Best,
Marilyn