CALL FOR STORIES

INSPIRATION is what we do. CELEBRATION is how we do it.

Application Deadline: 10/15/2020

STORY CONCERTS
Friday, 8:45 pm, Ghost StoriesSaturday, 7:15 pm, Story Concert featuring Kim WeitkampSunday, 12:00 pm, Story Concert
WHO MAY APPLY
  • You must be a member of Northlands Storytelling Network
  • You must register for the full conference, if chosen to perform
  • Producer’s Note: Story concerts imply the best of the best go on stage, so each story is reviewed by a jury of your peers. Age and experience does not matter, but the quality of the performance does. There are no themes for the story concerts this year, except for Ghost Stories
GUIDELINES
  • Two stories may be submitted
  • Stories must be no longer than 15 minutes in length
  • Stories must be told, not read
  • Any story introductions must be included on the recording and included in the length
  • Storytellers are responsible for securing permissions for the use of any material under copyright
IF SELECTED
  • You must tell the story that you submitted, in the time length submitted
  • You will be asked to send a photo and a short bio for the conference program
  • There is no monetary compensation, however, you are invited to display your brochures and sell your CDs/tapes/books in the bookstore during the conference (there is a 25% commission to Northlands when using the bookstore for selling items)
SUBMISSIONS
  • Stories may be submitted as either audio or video
  • Digital files save in MP3, AIFF, Windows Media, or MP4 format
  • YouTube/Vimeo links are accepted
  • Burned to CD or DVD
  • Stories may be submitted either by Mail or Email
SUBMISSIONS BY MAIL
Mail CD or DVD to:Northlands Storytelling NetworkP.O. Box 9036 North St. Paul, MN 55109
  • Include your Name, Email and Phone Number and Title of Story
  • Include Content Warning(s) if appropriate: i.e. adult language, nudity, violence, strobe lights, sexual content, etc.
  • Please mail in advance so your package arrives no later than October 15, 2020.
SUBMISSIONS BY EMAIL
  • Include your Name, Email and Phone Number and Title of Story
  • Include Content Warning(s) if appropriate: i.e. adult language, nudity, violence, strobe lights, sexual content, etc.
  • Include the link to the YouTube or Video location or attach digital file(s) to the email
  • Send to northlands.storytelling@gmail.com