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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/
Sunday on Zoom. Register here:
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December 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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
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:
bettersaidthandone.org/event/soap-b...

Advance purchase recommended.
November 5, 2025 at 4:44 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
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.
www.eventbrite.com/e/804-lit-sa...

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:
bettersaidthandone.org/apple-pie-st... 
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
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
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

bettersaidthandone.org/event/legend...

$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
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.
June 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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.
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June 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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...
May 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The actual news getting you down? Why not read the storytelling news instead?
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#storytelling
May 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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.
May 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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
April 30, 2025 at 7:49 PM