Wonderful, Wacky, Wildly Original, Worldwide Websites for Storytellers!

Wonderful, Wacky, Wildly Original, Worldwide
Websites for Storytellers!
(a.k.a. WWWOWWS!)

WWWOWWS are out there storytellers and story lovers! These inspirational and informative websites are waiting in cyberspace just for you. They are excellent resources for researching stories, networking with tellers from around the world, learning the marketing skills for becoming a professional teller, and keeping up with current storytelling trends.

I am a HUGE web surfer. There are so many interesting and inspirational storytellers out there generously sharing their knowledge and gifts with the world. They keep me inspired and informed about this awesome storytelling journey I find myself on.

Let me share some of my favorite websites with you:

* http://www.storytellingwithchildren.com/
This is a WONDERFUL site! I cannot stress enough how helpful this site is. It features articles and interviews with the crème de la crème in children’s storytelling who share valuable insight and knowledge on a multitude of different subjects related to telling stories to children.
* http://www.story-lovers.com/frameright.html
Storytellers contribute to this site where a huge database has been created for searching out stories of ALL kinds. It is always my first stop when I’m looking for new material.
* http://www.billharley.com/
* http://www.myspace.com/billharleymusic
Grammy winning storyteller, Bill Harley’s website and myspace are wonderful places to visit. Listen to several of his delightful songs, read his newsletter and see where he’s been going on his travels. He’s one of my hero’s in the world of storytelling – what a guy!
* http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/folktexts.html
Folktexts: A library of folktales, folklore, fairy tales and mythology. This is a huge resource site that is invaluable for searching out tales of every kind.
* http://www.storyarts.org/
Storyteller Heather Forest’s website. She has lots of helpful information for anyone who tells stories to children.
* http://www.storyteller.net/
Network with other tellers and read excellent articles about the business of storytelling.
* http://professionalstoryteller.ning.com:80/
Great new website for professional storytellers. I plan on joining soon.

Okay, that’s enough for now. The above should provide a well-rounded introduction to WWWOWWS! Happy Surfing!