Story Sprint
In three live online sessions, you’ll develop a new true story through a simple, focused process

Story Sprint is designed for both new and returning storytellers. You'll generate material, shape it into a vivid narrative, and practice telling it in a supportive workshop setting.

For more than 30 years, Story District has helped thousands of people discover and tell unforgettable true stories.

Each session runs 60 minutes of instruction followed by up to an hour of live Q&A with an experienced Story District teacher. That's real time to ask questions, troubleshoot your specific story, and get feedback you can use. The coaching draws on the same framework Story District's founding Artistic Executive Director, Amy Saidman, has taught for more than 25 years.
By the end of the series, you'll have the tools to find material, shape it into a captivating story, and share it with more confidence than when you started. You'll also have a framework you can apply again and again as you build your story portfolio.
Your Registration Includes:
Three hours of live online workshops
Three hours of live coaching
Interactive exercises
Story District's proven storytelling framework
Live feedback and discussion
Practical tools you can use immediately
A communication skill you'll use for years to come

Storytelling is one of the most valuable communication skills you'll ever develop.
When you know how to tell a great story, you can:
"Small moments turned out
to big ones"
"Storytelling has taught me that moments that I thought were perhaps mundane, uninteresting, or just a blip on the radar of my past actually can carry a lot of weight and have deeper meaning, depending on how
you look at it."
- Kelsey Times

"My coach wouldn't let me
play it safe"
My coach didn't let me get slippery and tell a 'nice' story — held me to my greatness, gave it to me straight, and wasn't ok with ok. I felt seen, and the feedback actually helped.
- Shazia Imam

"The workshop changed how we tell our story"
"The workshop was a huge success. I've heard nothing but positive feedback and appreciation for it. We've already started working on sharing our stories more. It underscored just how much storytelling builds trust with the people we work with"
- Judy Ruttenberg

"Small moments turned out to big ones"
"Storytelling has taught me that moments that I thought were perhaps mundane, uninteresting, or just a blip on the radar of my past actually can carry a lot of weight and have deeper meaning, depending on how you look at it."
- Kelsey Times

"My coach wouldn't let me play it safe"
My coach didn't let me get slippery and tell a 'nice' story — held me to my greatness, gave it to me straight, and wasn't ok with ok. I felt seen, and the feedback actually helped.
- Shazia Imam

"The workshop changed how we tell our story"
"The workshop was a huge success. I've heard nothing but positive feedback and appreciation for it. We've already started working on sharing our stories more. It underscored just how much storytelling builds trust with the people we work with"
- Judy Ruttenberg






Not at all. This workshop is designed for beginners, as well as experienced speakers. Whether you're telling your first personal story or looking to strengthen a skill you already use professionally, we'll meet you where you are.
You're not alone. In fact, that's one of the most common things we hear. One of the biggest myths about storytelling is that you need an extraordinary life to tell a compelling story. You don't. This workshop will help you recognize the meaningful moments that are already part of your life and show you how to shape them into stories that connect with others.
Absolutely. Our workshops are designed to be supportive, welcoming, and interactive. There is never pressure to perform, and you'll be encouraged to participate at a pace that feels comfortable for you. Many participants join because they want to build confidence, not because they already have it.
You'll learn how to tell true personal stories drawn from your own experiences. Whether it's a childhood memory, a pivotal life moment, a funny experience, or a story you want to use in your professional life, you'll learn a framework that helps you turn real experiences into engaging narratives.
This workshop isn't just for the stage. Participants use these skills in presentations, interviews, leadership, fundraising, networking, teaching, team meetings, and everyday conversations. The framework you'll learn can be adapted to almost any setting where communication matters.
Yes. Each session includes opportunities to apply what you're learning through guided exercises and discussion. If you choose to share your work, you'll also receive thoughtful, constructive feedback from your instructor and fellow participants.
The hardest part isn't finding the perfect words. It's figuring out what your story is really about.
Join Storytelling Sprint to uncover what matters.

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