START HERE: The Story Letter Podcast is here!

We're at the very start of our trip together. And we CAN split the driving.

Hi friends,

It’s the very first episode of The Story Letter Podcast!

Episode 1: Why Tell Stories At All?

Are middle schoolers as scary as they seem? This episode is our jumping-off point for a season all about personal stories: what they can do, why they matter, and how to tell them. I’ll break down some unexpected ways that stories can transform both the teller and the listener, and I’ll share a moment I had with a fifth grader that showed me just how powerful a personal story can be.

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I loved doing this episode because recording this was when I realized: WAIT, I can tell stories about storytelling! You might not know this, but there is almost NOWHERE that stories about storytelling are appropriate. They are just too meta. They make your older brother call you “anecdotal” and not in the complimentary way.

But here? Here we are all welcome. The long-winded storytellers, the bullet point listers, the tellers-about-telling. This is the start of a wonderful trip together and I brought edamame.

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Ready for Episode Two? It’s here!

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This week’s prompt:

How do you want to use storytelling? Are you thinking of a specific situation where you want to tell a story? Do you want to learn a new skill? Or do you want to figure out an experience that’s been confusing you?

Resources & Links:

• Need story help? Work with me!

• Subscribe to The Story Letter for the free workbook for newsletter subscribers.

XO,

Micaela

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Want to dive deeper? Your Story Out Loud is my online, 6-week course with Writing Workshops. It starts March 17th: a small group with lots of feedback and support, and we’ll work on shaping short, personal stories for memoir, performance, or essays. There are still spots left. Find out more here!