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Category: Storytelling News

The Story Luck Global Writing Project

What’s one of your fears of relocating to a new country? Mine is finding someone who can do my 4C African hair perfectly. And I know that sounds silly, but how do I move from paying a maximum of $20 for a full head of butt-length braids to paying hundreds of dollars? So I made …

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Thankyou Angry Octopus

You are probably wondering, why would someone living thousands of miles away tell us about a pizza joint in Chicago yet she has never been? Must be one of those generic promotional articles.  But what if I told you that I have felt their impact from the other side of the world? What if I …

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Storytelling and Why Try It

Storytelling serves as one of the most powerful tools for human connection and learning, forging bonds between people and ideas while making complex information more memorable and engaging than traditional fact-based communication. Research shows that stories activate multiple areas of the brain and trigger the release of hormones like cortisol and oxytocin, making them 20 …

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Psychologists Can’t Read Minds, But They Tell Good Stories.

I have a confession. When I was younger, I used to think psychologists could read minds. So secretly, I wanted to be friends with one so that they could tell me what other people are thinking.  Turns out, psychologists don’t read minds. Their skill is to help you read your own mind. And the key …

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Comedy Meets Storytelling: This Sunday with Ashley Lusk

Ashley Lusk is a bold voice in comedy. And we are honored to have her featuring at The Story Luck Show. 4 Features, 4 open Mic Slots for anyone in Chicago to share a story. Stories are mature, funny & thought provoking. Free if you bring food! But you might be saying to yourself, the …

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Welcoming Kory May: Toastmaster, Storyteller, and Newest Feedback Loop Producer

This show’s line up is full of friends!  Those of you who’ve been following Story Luck, have seen Kory May before, as he’s gotten to feature, come hang out as a friend to watch, AND he’s helped co-host. As such, we’re proud to announce, he’s the newest member of the Feedback Loop. As such he’s …

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Meet Dave: Artist, Storyteller, Community Builder

We’re thrilled to welcome Dave Scott to the stage. Dave will be joining us at Theater Wit this Sunday, August 3rd, 2025. Here’s a bit about him, in his own words: “I have examined the worlds of mental health and homelessness from the inside out and had a chance to show my discoveries through an …

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How Volunteering at Story Luck Helped Me Find My Voice and My Dream Job

And…. You can too COVID-19 was a huge blow. But if there’s one thing I learned, it’s that the world is one big village, and geographical boundaries don’t bear as much weight as they used to. Before then, I believed you had to physically travel to work or study abroad. Sure, I knew people worked …

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Meander, Spiral, Explode by Jane Alison is the Most Underrated Writer’s Guide.

Not enough people have read my favorite book on writing. Every year I read 25–50 books on the art and craft of writing. While all the books I read become reference books. I’ve read Meander, Spiral, Explode by Jane Alison cover to cover three times. I love it because it teaches you to write better prose by first learning …

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She’s back! Aviya Kushner returns to The Story Luck Show this June.

We’re beyond excited to welcome back one of our most beloved features—Aviya Kushner, author of The Grammar of God. If you were in the audience the last time she graced our stage, you already know why this is such a big deal. Aviya has that rare gift of weaving the ancient with the immediate, the …

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