story lab
story lab
Story Lab offers online storytelling workshops designed specifically for healthcare workers by our creative team.
Story Lab offers online storytelling workshops designed specifically for healthcare workers by our creative team.
Since The Nocturnists began, we've passionately guided clinicians in telling their stories through one-on-one coaching. Now, we're thrilled to extend this mentorship to a wider audience.
Since The Nocturnists began, we've passionately guided clinicians in telling their stories through one-on-one coaching. Now, we're thrilled to extend this mentorship to a wider audience.
Workshop details
Program Expectations
In our engaging workshops, you’ll dive into:
The Anatomy of a Story: Understand the building blocks of compelling narratives.
Creating Memorable Characters: Learn how to bring characters to life.
Sensory Detail: Discover the power of vivid, sensory-rich storytelling.
No prior experience or preparation is needed — just bring your sense of adventure, curiosity, and openness!
Program Expectations
In our engaging workshops, you’ll dive into:
The Anatomy of a Story: Understand the building blocks of compelling narratives.
Creating Memorable Characters: Learn how to bring characters to life.
Sensory Detail: Discover the power of vivid, sensory-rich storytelling.
No prior experience or preparation is needed — just bring your sense of adventure, curiosity, and openness!
Program Expectations
In our engaging workshops, you’ll dive into:
The Anatomy of a Story: Understand the building blocks of compelling narratives.
Creating Memorable Characters: Learn how to bring characters to life.
Sensory Detail: Discover the power of vivid, sensory-rich storytelling.
No prior experience or preparation is needed — just bring your sense of adventure, curiosity, and openness!
Interested in a Customized Workshop?
Want a tailored experience for your team or organization? Contact us at storylab@thenocturnists.org to explore customized workshop options.
Interested in a Customized Workshop?
Want a tailored experience for your team or organization? Contact us at storylab@thenocturnists.org to explore customized workshop options.
Interested in a Customized Workshop?
Want a tailored experience for your team or organization? Contact us at storylab@thenocturnists.org to explore customized workshop options.
Will More Workshops Be Available?
Absolutely! Sign up for our mailing list to be the first to know about upcoming workshops.
Will More Workshops Be Available?
Absolutely! Sign up for our mailing list to be the first to know about upcoming workshops.
Will More Workshops Be Available?
Absolutely! Sign up for our mailing list to be the first to know about upcoming workshops.
Have Questions? Reach out to us at storylab@thenocturnists.org.
Have Questions? Reach out to us at storylab@thenocturnists.org.
what participants say
"Thank you for sharing your talents. I was amazed by how exploring the intersection between emotional and sensory memory in storytelling opened up new possibilities for me."
"Thank you for sharing your talents. I was amazed by how exploring the intersection between emotional and sensory memory in storytelling opened up new possibilities for me."
• Story Lab Participant •
"I wanted to get comfortable with storytelling, and I'm thrilled with my progress. The structure and detail in each session were spot-on!"
"I wanted to get comfortable with storytelling, and I'm thrilled with my progress. The structure and detail in each session were spot-on!"
• Story Lab Participant •
Storytelling Tips to Get You Started
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Put Yourself in the Story
Put Yourself in the Story
Tell your own tale, not someone else’s.
Tell your own tale, not someone else’s.
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2
Be Descriptive
Be Descriptive
Paint a vivid picture with sensory details.
Paint a vivid picture with sensory details.
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3
Consider the Stakes
Consider the Stakes
What's at risk or at stake in your story?
What's at risk or at stake in your story?
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4
Structure Your Story
Structure Your Story
Think of a beginning, middle, and end.
Think of a beginning, middle, and end.
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5
Show Your Humanity
Show Your Humanity
Embrace imperfections and authenticity.
Embrace imperfections and authenticity.
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6
Avoid Scripts
Avoid Scripts
Speak naturally as if sharing with a friend.
Speak naturally as if sharing with a friend.
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7
Be Yourself
Be Yourself
Express your unique voice and personality.
Express your unique voice and personality.
NEED MORE HELP?
NEED MORE HELP?
Listen to successful stories on The Nocturnists Podcast.
Listen to successful stories on The Nocturnists Podcast.
Explore more tips on live storytelling from the New York Times.
Explore more tips on live storytelling from the New York Times.
confidentiality note
When including patients in your stories, ensure they cannot be recognized. Modify identifying details, or obtain written consent if using HIPAA-protected information.
When including patients in your stories, ensure they cannot be recognized. Modify identifying details, or obtain written consent if using HIPAA-protected information.
For guidance, check out this article.
For guidance, check out this article.
We're excited to help you discover and share your story!
We're excited to help you discover and share your story!
We're excited to help you discover and share your story!
Humanizing healthcare through storytelling.
podcast
Humanizing healthcare through storytelling.
podcast