From prehistoric times when our ancestors gathered around fires in caves, storytellers have been aware of how arranging events in a story-like way held the attention of an audience. This essay explores how a storyteller engages the interest of an audience. Understanding that, writers can concentrate on how best to create dramatic, compelling stories. Hello, and welcome to my blog! There was an error in this gadget. Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Angela, 16, has to look after her mum.

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We all have stories we should share. This experience has made me freshly aware of how many people must make horrendous decisions for themselves and their loved ones, putting them at risk of death or worse in an attempt at saving their lives or making their lives better.

Lifestories is a workshop or a series of workshops designed to teach people from all walks of life how to leave their written legacy for future generations. Wednesday, July 28, 2010. 8220;He was my favorite uncle; but I was terrified of him. She was whisked away by her mother who insisted Santa was in their house.