it's time to write and share your story That title tells you what you need to do. However, once you're finished writing your story
ideas, suggestions, nouns, verbs, and more words you can think of without a thesaurus,
you will need a place to share it. "Why would I
And once you have gotten comfortable
want to share it?" you might be saying. Well
writing one or more stories, poems, or innermost
there are many reasons to share it. 1. To let
secrets you'll be ready to share them. All you do
others know about the talent you
then is head to their website check
have... your written words. 2. What
when the next "Open Mic Night" is
you say could be just the right thing
being held and make a reservation
someone else needs to hear right
as a storyteller. Head out to the
now. 3. It maybe or should be a
event with your notebook, pieces of
bucket list item to check off your list.
paper, assorted napkins, or whatever
Who can help you get started? Just
works for you to remember your
start reading the next paragraph.
words when it's your turn to speak.
Emerald
Coast
Storytellers
You may be nervous when you get
(Ali + Kristy's website tells us) was
up to share (I was when I did) but you
born from the idea of bringing big-city culture
will be glad you did.
to our small 30A beach community. They offer
The group of writers is supportive of others
opportunities to be part of monthly events
and once you start you will want to do it again
and creative meetups with like-minded people
and again. Check out some of the folks reading
revolving around the written and spoken word.
and listening on the next page. Plus the contact
They have "After-Hours Writing Nights"
information is available there too.
where you can go to get a writing prompt to
Looking forward to meeting you, seeing
help get you started. New and seasoned writers
your face, and hearing your new stories soon at
working in a comfortable quiet space. Sharing
Emerald Coast Storytellers.
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