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Jessica Piscitelli Robinson (she/her)
@jessica-p-robinson.bsky.social
Jessica Robinson is Executive Director of Better Said Than Done, a storyteller, the co-author of Roar: True Tales of Women Warriors, author of the novel Caged (JP Robinson), and the memoir Stages: My Life in Stories.
https://jessicapiscitellirobinson.com/
Today's Better Said Than Done newsletter is all the storytelling news you didn't know you needed, including great gift ideas, Thursday's storytelling show online, my new 5 week workshop, friends' events, and a lot more!
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December 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I wrote a thing.
Finding grace in moments of darkness.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
If you love storytelling, or love someone who does, here are some great gift ideas!
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#storytelling #bettersaidthandone #yearendgiving @bettersaidthandone.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The wonderful Jack Scheer wrote this heartwarming blog post about Better Said Than Done's year-end celebration and storytelling show.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I wrote this about a week ago and, even though it feels like there's a light at the end, there's still a long dark tunnel to get through first.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Join Better Said Than Done storytelling for
Soap Box Stories
November 8th, 2025
6:00pm Start / Doors Open 5:30pm
Clare and Don's Beach Shack
130 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA 22046

$15 Per Person or 2 for $20 Tickets Here:
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Advance purchase recommended.
November 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I'm attending Spanberger for Governor's event, “Get out the Vote in Braddock!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/spanbergerfo...
Get out the Vote in Braddock! · Spanberger for Governor
Join us to knock doors and Get Out the Vote for Abigail Spanberger and candidates up and down the ballot! Election Day is just around the corner, and we need your help! We will train you to have high...
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November 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I'm attending Spanberger for Governor's event, “Get out the Vote in Braddock!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/spanbergerfo...
Get out the Vote in Braddock! · Spanberger for Governor
Join us to knock doors and Get Out the Vote for Abigail Spanberger and candidates up and down the ballot! Election Day is just around the corner, and we need your help! We will train you to have high...
www.mobilize.us
November 1, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I'm attending Spanberger for Governor's event, “Get out the Vote in Braddock!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/spanbergerfo...
Get out the Vote in Braddock! · Spanberger for Governor
Join us to knock doors and Get Out the Vote for Abigail Spanberger and candidates up and down the ballot! Election Day is just around the corner, and we need your help! We will train you to have high...
www.mobilize.us
October 23, 2025 at 12:51 PM
@bettersaidthandone.bsky.social 's latest newsletter - with two free storytelling programs this week, a storytelling workshop next week, the last two shows of the year, AND The Women's Storytelling Festival!
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October 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
A few weeks ago I told a story about trying to be a team player while working in the film industry for @bettersaidthandone.bsky.social storytelling show. The story is premiering on Youtube today at 11:45am ET. Tune in live or watch anytime after here:
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Jessica Robinson in Apple Pie Stories
YouTube video by Better Said Than Done
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October 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Join me, and 6 other authors, in DC Saturday night, at 804 Lit! It's free, but you must register to save a spot - and it's almost full.
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I'll be reading from my memoir - Stages: My Life in Stories.
October 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Take a break from the depressing news and check out my latest newsletter. No content warning needed.
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With upcoming storytelling and author events, and a look back at a few things that have been keeping me busy.
October 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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:
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Advance purchase recommended.
October 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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:
September 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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:
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Content warning: cancer, women's health, mammograms

#storytelling
Jessica Robinson in Better Said Than Done
YouTube video by Better Said Than Done
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September 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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!

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August 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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!
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The 2025 Women's Storytelling Festival in 5 minutes
YouTube video by Better Said Than Done
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August 16, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Allow yourself some escape from reality. My latest newsletter, with several ways to do just that - including writing your way out.
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August 13, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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.
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August 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I am looking forward to emceeing this LEGENDARY storytelling show. Tonight!

Legendary Stories
Thursday, August 7, 2025
8:00pm ET/5:00pm PT

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$15 Suggested/$5 Minimum
Proceeds split between storytellers.

If you miss it live, you can watch the replay.
August 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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.
August 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The latest Better Said Than Done news with some of my upcoming storytelling shows and re-imagined workshop.
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#storytelling
July 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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.

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July 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Storytelling news - so much better than the real news:
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June 26, 2025 at 1:41 AM