6 thinkers, books, and ideas connected to this field.
Catherine Burns's 2017 anthology of 45 stories from The Moth — curated from 10 years of performances — covering themes of transformation, courage, and connection — the definitive Moth anthology.
American storytelling editor and Artistic Director at The Moth — who has shaped thousands of personal narratives — editor of All These Wonders and Occasional Magic — the primary architect of The Moth's story development methodology.
American novelist and storyteller — founder of The Moth — author of The Juror and The Caveman's Valentine — who left a fiction career to create the world's most influential live storytelling organization.
American elementary school teacher, author, and competitive storyteller — 50+ Moth Story Slam winner — author of Storyworthy and multiple novels — who combines competitive storytelling with practical storytelling instruction.
American storytelling director and executive at The Moth — who directs storytellers and helped develop The Moth's story coaching methodology — co-author of How to Tell a Story.
American comedian and storyteller — Moth Story Slam winner — author — who performs at The Moth and other storytelling venues.