Thank you so much for all those who came to my show and/or helped to promote it! I have one last favor to ask. Head to the link below and vote for my show in the three categories below. Voting is live until Sunday, July 21 at 7:00pm. The awards will be announced on Sunday,Continue reading “AUDIENCE AWARDS #capfringe24”
Tag Archives: #tellmorestories
Rated 4/5 Stars
After my first weekend of doing shows, I’ve gotten all kinds of good, actionable feedback about my show, “Black Smoke Showing: Stories of African American Firefighters.” People helping me with the show have offered tips. Friends and family have told me what they loved and laughed at. People who saw the 45-minute version and gaveContinue reading “Rated 4/5 Stars”
Update about the Black Smoke Showing!
The show is almost here! Did you get tickets yet? If not, know that ticket sales are picking up. Here’s the direct link to get tickets before they are gone: Here are some logistical things to know: For ticket holders, I will email you the day before with information about parking, seating, and any otherContinue reading “Update about the Black Smoke Showing!”
One Last Show!
This is it! One last time for me to add in the feedback from other shows to deliver fire service history in a fun way. Thanks to all who saw the show and gave feedback. I’m excited to do it one last time on 27 April. Check the info below so you can be inContinue reading “One Last Show!”
45 Minutes of Fire Service Stories!
Are you in the Washington, DC area in April? If so, I’d love to have you come check out my show during the 25th Artomatic! What is Artomatic? Don’t worry; I asked the same question a few months ago. The simple version is that it’s an art festival that takes over a renovated office buildingContinue reading “45 Minutes of Fire Service Stories!”
Blog series “So, Just Hear Me Out…”
What I love about the internet is that you can find countless amounts of information about any given subject. What I hate about the internet is that you can find countless amounts of information about any given subject. How am I supposed to try to know what to do with so many choices? You’re talkingContinue reading “Blog series “So, Just Hear Me Out…””
Using Structure in Your Story: Guidelines for Picking a Structure
With 19 story structures talked about last blog post, there is not a shortage of ways to structure your story. Now the question is “Which one do you use?”. The answer: “It varies. In the time I have been telling stories, I have learned that there are few absolutes. So I’m not going to giveContinue reading “Using Structure in Your Story: Guidelines for Picking a Structure”
Blog Series “Using structure in your story”
Once, while working as a firefighter, the officer was off from work. As the acting officer for the day, I was responsible for getting things done. On a big whiteboard in the office, I listed all the things we had to do for the day. I left for a moment and when I came back,Continue reading “Blog Series “Using structure in your story””
What’s the One thing – where to find stories
I once had a speaking mentor that said “Nick, I want you to write down 1 story from your life every day.” I said “Great! But what do I do when I’m out at the end of the week?” Turns out, I have never run out. I have stories in varying stages of creation justContinue reading “What’s the One thing – where to find stories”
“What’s the One Thing?” series – tips for telling a story on stage
Last week, I got a chance to sit in the audience and watch The Moth Grandslam in Washington DC. Ten winners of the monthly storytelling shows that have taken place in the DC area get to tell another story at the historic Lincoln Theater to over 1000 people. I’ve been in a Grandslam before. It’sContinue reading ““What’s the One Thing?” series – tips for telling a story on stage”
Stories, Jokes, and Talks with Folks 