How Do You Become A Professional Storyteller?
Although storytelling is an ancient art, it was not until around1970 that it became an official profession in the United States. The first National Storytelling Festival took place in Tennessee in 1973. Professional storytellers can excite, entertain and inspire with the way they use their words. A well told story is magical. Approach professional storytelling as a business. Get a business name and business cards. Begin your professional storytelling career by volunteering at schools, libraries and community festivals. You’ll get real-life practice and real-time audience feedback. This will help you determine if you really want to try making a living at storytelling. Market your business. Always have your business cards available, even when working on a volunteer basis. Sell yourself as a good addition to children’s birthday parties or as an unusual way of entertaining at an adult party. Storytellers can even be valuable additions to business seminars when the company needs to get a po
