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Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Apr 26, 2022

How to Tell a Story: A Message from the Authors

by The Moth

Hello Moth Community, Today is a special day for The Moth! Our new book, How to Tell a Story, is out in the world.We debated the dedication line, as we did nearly every word in this book—(co-authoring is lively work!)—but there was a collective and happy yes when we co-decided:TO THE UNDISCOVERED STORIES IN ALL OF US.This book is dedicated to you and what you have yet to share.We worked many hours to distill 25 years of front-row storytelling know-how into a single book. We hope...

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Apr 20, 2022

Moth Playlist: Above and Below: A Celebration of Earth Month

by The Moth Staff

A full moon showing off in the desert sky, underwater marvels, and reconnecting with the land, complete with the occasional mishaps... Mother Nature is a wondrous thing that deserves a celebration, and this week’s playlist gives her a little love.

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Apr 12, 2022

Storytelling School with The Moth: Monthly Storytelling Activity #48

by The Moth Staff

Lesson #48: THE END: “The Magical Fuzzy Worm” by Sofija Stefanovic This month’s blog was guest authored by Kate Tellers. Kate is a senior director at The Moth, the director of their MothWorks program, a Moth host, storyteller and co-author of The Moth’s fourth book, “How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth” due out on April 26th and available for pre-order now! Death is the only real ending in live storytelling. If you are...

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Mar 31, 2022

The Moth Playlist: April Fools

by The Moth Staff

Tricks, pranks, setups, and all manner of high jinks. This week’s playlist is a nod to tomfoolery. @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { #AprilFoolsPlaylist { width: 350px; }

Dispatches from the Moth · Posted On: Mar 18, 2022

The Moth Playlist: Fighting Back

by The Moth

March 13th marked the second anniversary of the tragic murder of Breonna Taylor, and we are reminded of all of the others whom justice has ignored, and the turbulent state of the world, the weight of which we all carry on our shoulders. But in these times, we are also reminded of the importance of going to battle for what’s right, stepping up in whatever way we can, and speaking for those who can’t. Be loud. Turn up the volume. This week’s playlist is for the fighters.