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It is summer, and that means that it is time for the NSN National Conference, this year near Atlanta, GA. The annual conference is like the gathering of the tribe, the meeting of the storytelling clan. It is an opportunity to see old friends and make new ones. It can be an occasion to speak with folks you may have only seen online, and share a meal with colleagues, whom you rarely see in person. It is a chance to learn from masters of our craft, gain new insights from peers and panel discussions, and see curated performances from some of the best tellers in the country.
It can be a large commitment of time and expense to attend the conference. Nevertheless, there is a timely and affordable alternative. Virtual tickets are available and include an all-day live stream from the Stillwell Theater and highlights of conference programming. Events include the Georgia Storytelling Network’s regional storytellers’ concert, the national concert, the NSN general membership meeting, the ORACLE awards ceremony, and the ORACLE awards concert.
With your virtual ticket, you can interact with fellow virtual attendees, as well as the folks in the theater through the live chat. Got schedule conflicts? No worries. You can catch up on the four days of programming at your own pace and convenience with the recordings. The links for viewing the recordings will be active until the end of September 2025.
Whether you are in person or there virtually, take advantage of this once-a-year opportunity to connect with other members of our storytelling tribe. Improve your craft, make new friends, and be inspired by your family of choice.
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The deadline for contributions for the next issue of The Story Beast is August 15 for the Fall 2025 issue. The autumn issue’s theme is Quirky Quandaries. Thanks for reading. See you all at the Conference, and enjoy the summer.
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