Since its founding, The Moth has presented more than fifteen thousand stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. But word spread fast, and the events soon moved to cafes and clubs throughout the city - and soon to popular venues throughout the country and beyond. The first New York Moth event was held in George’s living room. When he moved to New York City, George wanted to recreate the feeling of those nights in his adopted city. There was a hole in the screen, which let in moths that were attracted to the light, and the group started calling themselves “The Moths.” The Moth began on a back porch in small-town Georgia, where their founder - poet and best-selling novelist George Dawes Green - would spend sultry summer evenings swapping spellbinding tales with a small circle of friends. It seeks to present recognized storytellers among established and emerging writers, performers and artists and to encourage storytelling among communities whose stories often go unheard. A 59-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 9-time Moth GrandSLAM champion, Matthew teaches storytelling and public speaking to individuals, corporations, universities, entrepreneurs, religious institutions, and. The Moth celebrates the ability of stories to honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience, and to satisfy a vital human need for connection. Matthew Dicks is the internationally bestselling author, columnist, blogger, podcaster, playwright, and teacher. "How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth The first thing Its important to do with any e-book is analysis your subject matter.The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes. Without further delay, here is the list of the 10 most viewed Moth stories as of December 20, 2013.
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