Dana Norris is the founder of Story Club, a national nonfiction storytelling show. She has an MFA in Creative Nonfiction and an MA in Religious Studies. Her writing has appeared in McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Tampa Review, TriQuarterly Online, the RISK! podcast, WCPN Cleveland, and more. Learn more about Dana at www.danastories.com.
"""Dana Norris's true passion for writing and storytelling is on display in this book. The Storytelling Code contains useful and valuable tools for any writer."" --Brigid Murphy, creator of Shortcut to the Soul: Unlocking Your Creative Voice Through Autobiographical Writing ""The first time I ever heard a person tell a story, Dana Norris was at the front of the audience. After experiencing Dana's storytelling, I wanted to try it. Now I've been telling stories on stages all over the country for more than 10 years. Thank you Dana for distilling your insights in The Storytelling Code."" --Shannon Cason, host of Homemade Stories, The Trouble, and In Good Co. Detroit podcasts ""This book is immensely helpful! It's chock-full of surefire, practical nuts-and-bolts techniques for crafting compelling and engaging stories. Dana Norris shares a lifetime of wisdom gained in sharing stories, and we're all the better for it!"" --Kevin Allison, host and producer of Risk! live show and podcast"