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Micro-Storytelling Workshop

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The Reves Center for International Studies is accepting applications for the 3rd annual Reves International Micro-Story Workshop.

Click here to apply to the 2024 Micro-story Workshop

Application Deadline: Friday, March 29, 2024

What is it?:

The 2024 workshop is for W&M students who have a story to tell about traveling internationally and who want to learn to tell their non-fiction story creatively and succinctly (~500 words).

Storytellers will receive coaching from Reves Center staff and the Studio for Teaching and Learning Innovation.

What are some examples of a micro-story?

For examples of non-fiction micro-stories, see:

Hippocampus Magazine - Flash Section

100 Word Story

When does it take place?:

The workshop meets on Mondays and Wednesdays in April. The final session will include telling stories to an audience and a workshop celebration.

Workshop dates:

  • Monday, April 8
  • Wednesday, April 10
  • Monday, April 15
  • Wednesday, April 17
  • Monday, April 22
  • Wednesday, April 24
Why should I apply?:

Students chosen for the workshop will complete a polished writing sample suitable for a portfolio, add a unique item to their resume, gain valuable oral story-telling skills, and enjoy networking opportunities.

instagramlogo.png   Visit @internationalwm to view videos of the micro-stories from last year's workshop.

If you have questions, contact Tyler Lawrence at stlawrence@wm.edu