Category Archives: Storytelling Workshops

Best of 2016 Storytelling Video

At our 5 Year Anniversary Storytelling Contest, the top ten Better Said Than Done storytellers (as voted for by over 1000 storytelling fans) competed to see who would win “Best in Show.” The packed audience at Jammin’ Java, in Vienna, … Continue reading

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Say what you do …

In addition to the monthly storytelling shows we produce, Better Said Than Done also offers workshops to teach the art of creating and telling a true, personal story. These workshops are designed to: introduce the elements that are essential in any … Continue reading

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Counting Down to the New Year

As we ready ourselves to ring in 2016, here’s a celebratory look at this past year.  In 2015, Better Said Than Done: was voted top 3 best performing arts company in Northern Virginia produced 12 shows featuring more than 87 … Continue reading

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Give storytelling a try – or give the art of storytelling

Frigid temperatures, snow, ice, and long nights are fast approaching. Find winter’s silver lining by spending that indoor time learning something new. Something like storytelling! Better Said Than Done’s storytelling workshops teach the art of telling a good story, whether … Continue reading

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Video Extras with Kathy Stershic (July 2015)

In July, first-time teller Kathy Stershic joined us on stage for Screwed: stories of being screwed over, screwing up, or that are just plain screwy, and she now joins us for Video Extras to share more about how she was screwed over … Continue reading

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Storytelling Workshops Offered in October

This October, we are offering all three of our storytelling workshops. Register now to learn the art of storytelling, whether your interest is for business, the stage, or everyday life. Select workshops start next week! Your Business Story: crafting your company … Continue reading

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Have I got a story for you?!

I have always been shy. When I was a small child, I would turn my head to avoid the gaze of a stranger. If they made the mistake of persisting with a friendly gesture or introduction, my response was to … Continue reading

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Storytellers Got Screwed

This past July, the lovely Better Said Than Done storytellers got screwed – and then told us all about it!  In “Screwed: stories of getting screwed up, being screwed over and just plain screwy tales,” the Better Said Than Done … Continue reading

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Great stories

Ira Glass related the adage, “Great stories happen to those who can tell them.” At Better Said Than Done, we believe that everyone has a story to tell, and we will teach you how to tell a great one! Our workshop, … Continue reading

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Something to talk about

“….but I don’t have anything to talk about” I sometimes hear this from would-be storytellers when I mention an upcoming storytelling workshop, such as Spotlight on You, which I am going to be teaching on August 8.  “Oh Anna, I … Continue reading

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