Friday, July 11, 2008

Book review: About storytelling

About Storytelling, Helen McKay & Berice Dudley, published by Hale & Ironmonger, is a practical introduction to storytelling by two Australian storyteller-writers. This book really covers the basics in plain language.

Chapter headings include: The Room Set-up; Interactive Storytelling; Personal Stories; Props, Costumes and other Storytelling Aids; Story as Therapy; Story Selection; Stage Fright and other Disasters; Business Matters.

About storytelling can be ordered direct from the authors' website.

Originally published on the John Shield storytelling website 2002.

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