Tickets still available... As American as: Apple Pie Stories Clare and Don's Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA 22046. Saturday, October 4th, 2025 6:00pm Start / Doors Open 5:30pm $15 Tickets Here: bettersaidthandone.org/apple-pie-st...  Advance purchase recommended.

In other news, I'm telling a story about working in the film industry, with Peter Falk, on Saturday in Falls Church, VA, and a story about community in a Kind Stories Concert online on Sunday. Details and links to register here:

The story I shared at last month's @bettersaidthandone.bsky.social show at Clare and Don's Beach Shack is about to premiere on Youtube. Watch it live or anytime after here: youtu.be/CFcrCfQfIp4 Content warning: cancer, women's health, mammograms #storytelling

I am telling a story on Saturday at Clare and Don's Beach Shack, in Falls Church, VA. That show, and so much more, in the news! mailchi.mp/41863960ad18...

Here's a little love and kindness for your weekend. I recently edited together this video that I think perfectly encapsulates what the The Women's Storytelling Festival is all about. Take 5 minutes to watch and see if it don't make you cry! www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXKL...

Allow yourself some escape from reality. My latest newsletter, with several ways to do just that - including writing your way out. mailchi.mp/db63acf34b64...

I spent some time to finally write that blog post I've been thinking about writing for the last month. Here it is - all about my experience at the 2025 National Storytelling Network Conference. jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/the-2025-nsn...

I am looking forward to emceeing this LEGENDARY storytelling show. Tonight! Legendary Stories Thursday, August 7, 2025 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT bettersaidthandone.org/event/legend... $15 Suggested/$5 Minimum Proceeds split between storytellers. If you miss it live, you can watch the replay.

Join me and this legendary cast for: Legendary Stories Thursday, August 7, 2025 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT bettersaidthandone.org/event/legend... $15 Suggested/$5 Minimum Proceeds split between storytellers. If you miss it live, you can watch the replay.

The latest Better Said Than Done news with some of my upcoming storytelling shows and re-imagined workshop. mailchi.mp/c54e02293dcc... #storytelling

Escape the world for a few minutes and read some exciting #storytelling news. Then escape the world for a few days, or a few hours, and attend some of these amazing, upcoming storytelling events. mailchi.mp/d3186a307ca5...

Storytelling news - so much better than the real news: mailchi.mp/163c904cef6c...

So excited for this show! Love is Love: stories honoring all love Clare and Don's Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA 22046. Saturday, June 28, 2025 7:00pm Start / Doors Open 6:30pm $15 Tickets Here: bettersaidthandone.org/events/ Advance purchase recommended.

Want to learn to tell a personal story, or practice one you’re already working on? Join me on Sunday at Clare and Don's, in Falls Church, VA, for “Spotlight on You,” a workshop focused on crafting, sharing, and re-imagining your personal story. bettersaidthandone.org/.../storytel...

TONIGHT! Join Better Said Than Done storytelling for The Great Escape: stories about getaways Clare and Don's Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA 22046. Saturday, May 24, 2025 7:00pm Start / Doors Open 6:30pm $15 Tickets Here: bettersaidthandone.org/event/storyt...

The actual news getting you down? Why not read the storytelling news instead? mailchi.mp/d951ccc20361... #storytelling

Thursday! Rise and Shine: stories about rising up Thursday, May 15, 2025 8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT bettersaidthandone.org/events/ $15 Suggested/$5 Minimum Proceeds split between storytellers. If you miss it live, you can watch the replay.

Looking forward to this show! Antonio Rocha performs "The Malaga Ship: a story of the Middle Passage" at Historic Blennheim in Fairfax City, on May 3rd. Free. Intended for audiences 12 and older. Details: www.bettersaidthandone.org/events

Jessica Robinson featured at Stories in the Round Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7pm The Unitarian Universalist Church of Hagerstown, 13245 Cearfoss Pike, Hagerstown, MD. $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 12 & older welcome. jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/events/

Your Personal Brand Storytelling Workshop 4/26/25 Learn to craft your elevator speech and/or interview-ready story using professional storytelling techniques. Led by Better Said Than Done Executive Director, Jessica Piscitelli Robinson. Free and open to Adults, 18+. Kings Park Library, Burke, VA

Another newsletter out. With some past and some future writing, storytelling, events, and workshops. mailchi.mp/f666b39a216b...

Tomorrow - learn a bit about the media side of social media. Carol Moore and I lead this workshop, hosted by the National Storytelling Network's Producer-SIG. Free for members. All other $10. Details and registration here: storynet.org/events/

I had a great time reading from Stages: My Life in Stories, and listening to the other amazing readers at last night's @mocounderground.bsky.social #writerslife #storytelling #authorevents

Tonight. I'm reading. MOCO Underground Writers Showcase 7:30 pm at the Sandy Spring Museum FREE Registration is FREE, but required for all. Register here: ci.ovationtix.com/36765/produc... @mocounderground.bsky.social #writerslife

Tonight at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific, I'll be telling a story about acting a fool. Details and Register at: april8openmic.eventbrite.com $1 million to the first two people who vote for me.

Thursday night I will be reading from my memoir Stages: My Life in Stories at @mocounderground.bsky.social Looking forward to hearing from all the authors. FREE, but you must register, here: ci.ovationtix.com/36765/produc... #writerslife

We love our Humanities organizations. Please take a moment to write to your representative and tell them that you do too! The National Humanities Alliance has an easy-to-use tool to email your Congresspeople. You can find that here: p2a.co/DdtlGIT It takes about 10 seconds to fill it out.

My latest newsletter - about what's been keeping me busy, book sightings, and where I'll be next. mailchi.mp/ed19c830e543... #storytelling #writerslife #womensstoryfest

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility and I'd like to take a moment to thank The Trans Anthology Project for sponsoring The Women's Storytelling Festival. I highly recommend the book. Powerful stories as well as history and science of gender. www.transanthologyproject.com

Still room for a few more in Monday evening's personal storytelling workshop, on Zoom. $35 for a 90 minute workshop. Recording available to students. bettersaidthandone.org/event/mini-c... #storytelling #adulteducation #writingworkshop

Excited to have been a part of the festival, and to have my name is such great company in this wonderful review from @dctheaterarts.bsky.social of the 2025 Women's Storytelling Festival, produced by @bettersaidthandone.bsky.social - and streaming online now. dctheaterarts.org/2025/03/28/b...

I know the world continues to burn, but so filled up after spending the weekend at the Women's Storytelling Festival! You can purchase a ticket to watch 15+ hours of storytelling - available through April 28th! Tickets and more here: bettersaidthandone.org/womens-festi... #womensstoryfest

I'm quoted in this wonderful article about the 2025 Women's Storytelling Festival in the Connection! www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2025/ma... Starting online tonight, and in Fairfax tomorrow!

I'm quoted in this great article in @ffxnow.bsky.social about The Women's Storytelling Festival, March 20 - 23, in Fairfax, and online! www.ffxnow.com/2025/03/18/w...

Great article in the @wcp.bsky.social about the Women's Storytelling Festival. washingtoncitypaper.com/article/7605... Thank you @writesloud.bsky.social

The latest blog post about the Women's Storytelling Festival storytellers has me! I'm kind of a big deal. bettersaidthandone.org/womens-festi... So exciting!

Hey friends - we extended the deadline for ordering food and for receiving a FREE ticket to The Women's Storytelling Festival, for those facing economic hardship. Details in comments.

The Story Beast full magazine meal will be out soon. In the meantime, enjoy this amuse bouche, The Beast Bite! storybeast.org/bites/ With a little taste of The Women's Storytelling Festival!

Thank you to the Fairfax County Times for this article about next week's Women's Storytelling Festival! www.fairfaxtimes.com/arts_enterta... After observing two key things in 2019, Robinson started planning the first Women’s Storytelling Festival. “First, there are more...

Caught this new review of my memoir, Stages: My Life in Stories, the other day. Since we're not shopping on that site, you can get a signed copy of my book at the Women's Storytelling Festival, March 20 - 23, in Fairfax, VA! Tickets here: bettersaidthandone.org/wsf-tickets/ #womensstoryfest

My latest newsletter celebrates Women's History Month! - with the upcoming The 2025 Women's Storytelling Festival, Generation Women DC, a mini workshop online, and a business lunch workshop for the Why Not Today Community, and more! mailchi.mp/7374cbab204f... #womenshistorymonth #storytelling

Today is the last day to apply for FREE tickets to the 2025 Women’s Storytelling Festival. bettersaidthandone.org/womens-festi... If you are underemployed, retired, a student, or a teacher, apply here. bettersaidthandone.org/2025-wsf-sch... The application closes on Monday. Apply by March by 9th.

Happy International Women's Day. Read about the 2025 Women's Storytelling Festival here: mailchi.mp/23fb5cf26bb4... And get your tickets to support #womenartists and #womensvoices and #womenwriters

The 2025 Women's Storytelling Festival takes place March 20 - 23, in Fairfax, VA and streaming online. Details and tickets here: bettersaidthandone.org/womens-festi... If you are underemployed, a student (16+), or a teacher, apply for a FREE ticket here: bettersaidthandone.org/2025-wsf-sch...

Thank you @dctheaterarts.bsky.social for your article about the 2025 Women's Storytelling Festival, in Fairfax City, VA, and online, March 20 -23! dctheaterarts.org/2025/02/28/b... I'm thrilled to be a part of this festival.

We have a limited number of tickets to give away to the 2025 Women's Storytelling Festival, March 20 - 23. bettersaidthandone.org/womens-festi... Students, teachers, retired and unemployed people can fill out the form to apply. bettersaidthandone.org/2025-wsf-sch... The application closes March 5.

USAID staff in Washington received word that they can go into USAID headquarters at the Ronald Reagan Building to retrieve their personal belongings. The entire Washington-based staff will have 2 days, this Thursday and Friday, in one-hour windows by bureau and in 15-minute increments per person.

I'm telling a story for Better Said Than Done's Mad World storytelling show at Clare and Don's Beach Shack Saturday night. There are literally a handful of tickets left if you'd like to join us in Falls Church, VA. bettersaidthandone.org/event/mad-wo... #storytelling

Visa teams with Musk to create X Money, an American "we chat," so that every financial transaction American's make will flow through Musk's business. apnews.com/article/elon...