Stories We Don't Tell

Stories We Don’t Tell is celebrating our 10 year anniversary and to mark this, we have put together a special 10 part series. We picked ten people who have told stories with us, one person from each year, and interviewed them. We really do attract some incredibly interesting people and these interviews do not disappoint.

We went in wanting to know the interview subjects’ relationship to storytelling, why they chose SWDT, and hear about their experience performing at the event. But, those were really just a starting point and each interview took on its own life and really became a very insightful and revealing look into our storytellers and our event. So, for each episode, you’ll get an interview with a storyteller and their story that was recorded live at our event.

For this first episode in the series, we talk with Stories We Don’t Tell founder Brianne Benness. We discuss the origins of the event and what she’s up to now. Spoiler alert: it’s pretty cool and you can find out more about her work around chronic illness here: No End in Sight.

Here are a bunch of ways to engage with us online:

Learn more about the process of telling a story with us.

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SWDT writing tips.

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All the music on the podcast was composed by the amazing singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan.

It’s been a while, but we’re finally back with a new batch of episodes. As per usual, each episode kicks off with a story recorded live at one of our events. Following the story is a discussion with the SWDT Crew about the art of writing and storytelling.

Chris shares a story about travelling all around the world to find out what home means to him. Stefan and Paul discuss how to bring together a lot of shorter pieces to make one unified story.

Here are a bunch of ways to engage with us online:

Learn more about the process of telling a story with us.

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SWDT writing tips.

Get your copy of the SWDT book.

All the music on the podcast was composed by the amazing singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan.

It’s been a while, but we’re finally back with a new batch of episodes. As per usual, each episode kicks off with a story recorded live at one of our events. Following the story is a discussion with the SWDT Crew about the art of writing and storytelling.

First, we hear an impactful and beautiful story that is about a relationship between a mother and daughter, and so much more. Stefan and Paul discuss how to write about big ideas through personal stories.

Here are a bunch of ways to engage with us online:

Learn more about the process of telling a story with us.

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Use this form to sign-up to join workshops and tell a story.

SWDT writing tips.

Get your copy of the SWDT book.

All the music on the podcast was composed by the amazing singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan.

It’s been a while, but we’re finally back with a new batch of episodes. As per usual, each episode kicks off with a story recorded live at one of our events. Following the story is a discussion with the SWDT Crew about the art of writing and storytelling.

Jingshu shares an incredibly heartfelt story about her grandfather. Stefan and Paul revisit one of their favourite, and often overlooked, topics: editing.

Here are a bunch of ways to engage with us online:

Learn more about the process of telling a story with us.

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SWDT writing tips.

Get your copy of the SWDT book.

All the music on the podcast was composed by the amazing singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan.

It’s been a while, but we’re finally back with a new batch of episodes. As per usual, each episode kicks off with a story recorded live at one of our events. Following the story is a discussion with the SWDT Crew about the art of writing and storytelling.

Abdallah shares a story about a very unique cactus plant. Paul and Stefan talk about how to make effective use of twist endings. The podcast is produced by Yasaman Mansoori.

Here are a bunch of ways to engage with us online:

Learn more about the process of telling a story with us.

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SWDT writing tips.

Get your copy of the SWDT book.

All the music on the podcast was composed by the amazing singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan.

It’s been a while, but we’re finally back with a new batch of episodes. As per usual, each episode kicks off with a story recorded live at one of our events. Following the story is a discussion with the SWDT Crew about the art of writing and storytelling.

Alena shares a story about a relationship slowly breaking up. Paul and Stefan talk about how to translate a written essay into a performed piece. The podcast is produced by Yasaman Mansoori.

Here are a bunch of ways to engage with us online:

Learn more about the process of telling a story with us.

Check out all workshop and event dates for the entire season.

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SWDT writing tips.

Get your copy of the SWDT book.

All the music on the podcast was composed by the amazing singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan.

It’s been a while, but we’re finally back with a new batch of episodes. As per usual, each episode kicks off with a story recorded live at one of our events. Following the story is a discussion with the SWDT Crew about the art of writing and storytelling.

Paul shares a story about doing things alone as a single person. Stefan then joins him to talk about using humour to dig into taboo topics. Please note, the audio is not the greatest at the end of the story, but you’ll get it. We didn’t want to push the audio levels too high in the audio mix.

Here are a bunch of ways to engage with us online:

Learn more about the process of telling a story with us.

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SWDT writing tips.

Get your copy of the SWDT book.

All the music on the podcast was composed by the amazing singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan.

It’s been a while, but we’re finally back with a new batch of episodes. As per usual, each episode kicks off with a story recorded live at one of our events. Following the story is a discussion with the SWDT Crew about the art of writing and storytelling.

Stefan shares a multi-generational story about trying to stay afloat. Paul then joins him to talk about one of their favourite topics: themes.

Here are a bunch of ways to engage with us online:

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SWDT writing tips.

Get your copy of the SWDT book.

All the music on the podcast was composed by the amazing singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan.

It’s been a while, but we’re finally back with a new batch of episodes. As per usual, each episode kicks off with a story recorded live at one of our events. Following the story is a discussion with the SWDT Crew about the art of writing and storytelling.

Veronica shares a story about finally finding the time to go out on a date, but it doesn’t end well. Paul and Stefan talk about structuring a story by using a time limit. The podcast is produced by Yasaman Mansoori.

Here are a bunch of ways to engage with us online:

Learn more about the process of telling a story with us.

Check out all workshop and event dates for the entire season.

Subscribe to our monthly newsletter.

Use this form to sign-up to join workshops and tell a story.

SWDT writing tips.

Get your copy of the SWDT book.

All the music on the podcast was composed by the amazing singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan.

It’s been a while, but we’re finally back with a new batch of episodes. As per usual, each episode kicks off with a story recorded live at one of our events. Following the story is a discussion with the SWDT Crew about the art of writing and storytelling.

Sam shares a story about breaking his neck - in this timeline, at least. Paul and Stefan talk about how to take a very plot-driven story that you’ve told many times and unpack the emotions. The podcast is produced by Yasaman Mansoori.

Here are a bunch of ways to engage with us online:

Learn more about the process of telling a story with us.

Check out all workshop and event dates for the entire season.

Subscribe to our monthly newsletter.

Use this form to sign-up to join workshops and tell a story.

SWDT writing tips.

Get your copy of the SWDT book.

All the music on the podcast was composed by the amazing singer/songwriter Arlene Paculan.