Author Archives: Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

The Year in Storytelling – 2017 Edition

Better Said Than Done had a busy year. A successful year. An emotional year. Basically, we had a lot going on – so much so that I need to sum things up or this blog post will run 40 pages. … Continue reading

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Last Storytelling Show of 2017

Better Said Than Done storytelling ended the year on a high note with “Where the Heart Is: stories of home, family and love.” The audience was packed with our family – members of our storytelling community. Thank you for continuing … Continue reading

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4th Annual Night at the Improv Media

Our improv storytelling show is wildly popular and so we keep on doing it! This year marked our 4th Night at the Improv. The show featured storytellers sharing true, personal stories inspired on the spot from audience prompts. Hosted by … Continue reading

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Great Gifts for Readers, Writers, Storytellers and Storytelling Fans

If you love someone who considers themselves a storyteller, a writer, a reader, or a storytelling fan, then we have gift options for you! We tried to make it easy by offering Gift Certificates, early registration, and multiple options for … Continue reading

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Fall for the Book Storytelling 2017

Better Said Than Done once again participated in George Mason University’s Fall for the Book Festival this October. First, storytelling teachers Jessica Robinson and Mary Supley Foxworth led a presentation called “Where to Begin,” covering that impossible question of so … Continue reading

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Storytelling Science Fair for Nature

Better Said Than Done storytellers shared true, personal stories on the theme of “Science Fair: stories of science, nature and fairs,” at our annual fundraising event for the Walker Nature Center in Reston, VA. While the audience got to listen … Continue reading

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Science and Nature House

At our annual fundraising night for the Walker Nature Center in Reston, VA, Better Said Than Done storytellers shared true, personal stories on the theme of “Science Fair.” More importantly, we raised over $650 for the Nature House. What a … Continue reading

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Improvise This!

On October 28, 2017, the Better Said Than Done storytellers put their lives in your hands! In our 4th Annual Night at the Improv, YOU, the audience, get to tell us, the storytellers, what topics we’ll be talking about as … Continue reading

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Fall for the Book 2017

Autumn is my favorite season. Apples. Perfect weather. Trees changing color. And free events! Specifically, George Mason University’s Fall for the Book Festival. We, at Better Said Than Done, love participating in the festival, and attending as many of the … Continue reading

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Roar at Bards Alley

Join several of the authors of Better Said Than Done’s anthology, Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors, at Bards Alley Bookstore in Vienna, VA on October 20th for storytelling, readings, and conversation about women, writing and warriors. It’s a free … Continue reading

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