WHY TELL STORIES?

Since the dawn of mankind, people have told stories – to explain the wonders of the world, to give messages, teach lessons, transmit the wisdom and history of the people, transport themselves backwards and forwards in time, visit places far and near, real and imaginary, and gain a deeper understanding of themselves and others.

All kinds of things can happen when you start making magic with words. You can travel to new realms and times, be anyone or anything you want to be, meet mythical or historical creatures of every kind, and be the hero, heroine, villain or narrator of your own story.

Stories have always had a way of making the possible, the impossible and the downright incredible, seem real. All it takes is a pinch of courage and a dash of imagination

What use is a story?

To teach, to understand, to give understanding, to increase vocabulary, to entertain, to travel anywhere you want in time and space, to pass on history, wisdom, life lessons, to inspire, to warn, to release, to share

Where can you use a story?

In the classroom, at home, in the boardroom, in the pulpit, in the playground, in the car, on the plane, at the cottage, round the campfire, in the lecture theatre