upcoming events

Storytelling Workshop

JANUARY 18 / 09:30-14:00
Join us for a dynamic 4-hour workshop where you’ll dive into the art of storytelling. This interactive session will guide you through crafting and presenting

Read More »

Story Night: Cravings

FEBRUARY 23 / 18:00-20:00
En Route Story NIght: Cravings! Stories of things our storytellers could not live without. Especially those that are just out of reach or forbidden!

Read More »
WORKSHOP:

INTRODUCTION TO STORYTELLING

THE ART OF TELLING PERSONAL STORIES

Are you ready to transform your personal experiences into compelling stories? Join us for a dynamic 4-hour workshop where you'll dive into the art of storytelling. This interactive session will guide you through crafting and presenting your personal stories with impact, using a proven storytelling framework. Perfect for enhancing both personal and professional communication skills.

WATCH:

GLENN THOMAS

Glenn was voted RACONTEUR of the night by the audience at Story Night “Holidays”

Glenn’s life wasn’t rosy when growing up. With one exception: the holidays, and his mother being the central figure around whom they revolve. But one day this light in the darkness starts to fade. 

To see pictures and audio of this event, please navigate here

On our YouTube channel you find videos of all speakers. 

ABOUT EN ROUTE

Real stories
by real people

En Route is a platform for anyone who wants to share personal stories of meaningful experiences in front of a live audience.

 

Through a process of coaching and crafting we prepare our storytellers to tell you their true stories.

 

Normal people sharing their moments of revelation, change, decisiveness and vulnerability on stage through the art of storytelling. 

be(come) a raconteur!

Find some useful tips and tricks on this page to get you started on becoming a true Raconteur!

 

When signing up to tell your story at a mainstage event, you are not alone! We will coach you until you are ready to step on the stage!


Ready to submit your story?

TIPS AND TRICKS

EN ROUTE STORIES....

Stakes are what give a story urgency and energy. They create tension. They fill the listener with excitement or dread, and they give them a reason to go on this ride with you. Clear stakes establish why you care, which tells us why we should care.

The story must go deeper than an anecdote. Why did this story leave a lasting effect? Who were you at the beginning and who were you at the end? How were you changed? How do you live your life differently as a result of the events in the story?

Every good story hinges on a decision. Always, at the story's core, will be one key decision. In the most powerful stories, your decision will be a tough one. What happened is of less importance; Your audience really wants to know what you decided to do about what happened.

NOT SURE WHICH STORY TO CHOOSE?

Everyone is full of stories. Sometimes it is hard to choose one. We wrote down some cues to get you going!

THINK ABOUT A TIME WHEN YOU....

wHAT OTHER STORYTELLERS SAY