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A Story begins with a call…

The hero in a tale is called to depart the ordinary world and move toward discovery.

This is your call. Where will your story take you?
Come find out…

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I am honored to be selected for a 2025 4Culture Projects grant.
Exciting things are ahead!

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“…we write, not with the fingers, but with the whole person. The nerve which controls the pen winds itself about every fibre of our being, threads the heart, pierces the liver.”
– Virginia Woolf
Orlando

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Grant News

I’m honored to be a recipient of a 2025 4Culture Projects grant. Exciting things are ahead!

Written words

Here are Some samples of things I’ve enjoyed writing…

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Storytelling Workshops

Explore individual and small group storytelling workshop opportunities & interactive lecture options.

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Hello, I’m Kristianne.

I am a storyteller, folklorist, podcaster and teaching artist. My own journey into story took me through worlds both academic and artistic, guided always by the empowering forces of curiosity and wonder.

My storytelling workshops are more than investigations of the inner working of story structure; they are creative and therapeutic opportunities to connect and re-create experiences. You already are a storyteller and a hero on your great journey. Together, we build a creative tool bag to carry you through the looking glass or fairytale woods to a magical world.

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Emily Dickinson invited us to “tell all the truth but tell it slant.”

A story slant is the creative re-visioning of a tough and important life experience, re-framed with plucky animal heroes or supernatural battles. Story slanting encourages imaginative embellishment and exploration of the deep truths of metaphor and symbolism. Your story becomes an alchemy of fact and feeling; a way to tell the whole truth.

Offerings

Storytelling

Workshops

Writing

A few Questions You Might Have. . .

What do you mean when you say you’re a Narrativist?

Stories animate our world. We shape our understanding of the world with stories. We learn about one another by hearing each other’s stories. We can learn about ourselves the same way. When we review our own past experiences, we can trace the bright thread that winds through it all to uncover our unique self.

Why is Storytelling Important?

There is a reason storytelling is one of our oldest continuing arts. We are meaning-making animals and we thrive on tales that help us make sense of the world. By sharing the art of story we strengthen ourselves and our community.

How do I know if I’ve got a story to tell?

I’m certain that you do. We tell stories all the time. Around the dinner table or with colleagues at work or when we meet someone new at a party. If you’ve ever fallen in or out of love, had a fight, lost or won something or learned any kind of lesson, then you have a story to tell.

What if I’m not a writer or a performer?

No problem! Curiosity and imagination are the most important tools you’ll need. A willingness to dig into creative introspection is a huge benefit for Story Slanting also. Let’s talk!

Where can I use my story?

Past participants in my workshops have used their stories to create depth in their personal art process or to share in casual social situations. Workshop participants have choreographed dances, written college essays and children’s books or boosted their confidence telling bedtime stories to their kids.

Can I send you my story to read/review?

When you take a workshop with me, we work through your story together. If you are not a workshop participant, we can chat about consultancy opportunities. Let’s talk!

Are you willing to be interviewed for a podcast or publication?

Sure, I’d love to chat! I’ve got over a decade of podcasting experience, so I’m versed in all the pops and clicks and speaking etiquette. Let’s talk!

Let’s Create Together

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