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Tell It Like It Was

Getting to the Heart of the Stories That Stay with Us

You don’t remember everything.

But you remember certain moments—clearly, sometimes unexpectedly.

A conversation.
A decision.
A moment that shifted something, even if you didn’t realize it at the time.

Those are the stories that stay.

And they’re usually the ones that matter.

In this 3-hour interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to take a moment like that and shape it into a story that has clarity, meaning, and impact.

This is not about telling your whole life story.
It’s about choosing one moment—and understanding why it stayed with you.

 

Together, we’ll explore:

 

  • How to recognize the stories that carry meaning

  • How to focus and organize a story so it actually lands

  • How to uncover what the story is really about

  • How to tell it in a way that others can feel and connect with

 

You’ll be guided through simple, thoughtful exercises and have the opportunity (but never the pressure) to share your story in a supportive environment.

 

By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with:

 

  • A clearer understanding of your own story

  • A meaningful moment shaped into a tellable story

  • Tools you can use again and again


 

This workshop is for anyone who:

 

  • Has a story they’ve been thinking about for a while

  • Wants to understand their own experiences better

  • Is curious about storytelling but doesn’t know where to begin

No experience necessary.

Just bring a moment that stayed with you—and a willingness to see it more clearly.

Stay tuned for Dates. Text or email me and I'll put you in my story database. mary@sideporchstories.com    970-227-9806

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Old Town Library
201 Peterson Street, Fort Collins, CO
Sunday, September 13th, 2026
1:00-4:00 pm
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Story Coach Mary Roberts
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