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The summation of human experience is being expanded at a prodigious rate, ant the means we use for threading through the consequent maze to the momentarily important item is the same as that used in the days of the square-rigged ships." ("As We May Think" (1945) H.H.)

Vannevar Bush

How are Stories Told? Stories find expression in countless ways. In addition to telling tales verbally, stories are told through writings, pictures, music, and dance. Analysts hold that stories are even told through facial expressions and body movements. In a traditional sense, stories generally have taken the forms of oral storytelling, visual storytelling, and song and dance storytelling.


Entering Your World -- All stories must be put into context. Often this is done through defining when and where the story takes place. Donald Davis, storyteller, gives the following helpful insights on how to make your story real.