The August sun might be shining, but October will be here before you know it, and that means Ignite Seattle #44 is right around the corner! Tickets are on sale now for our next event, happening October 26, 2023, at Town Hall Seattle. We’re excited for another night of live community storytelling at its informative, entertaining best.
To make this night work, though, we need YOUR help.
SPEAKER SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!
Do you have a story to tell, a valuable lesson to pass along, or a cool life hack to share with the best audience in Seattle? Of course you do. And we want to hear about it!
Speaker Submissions for Ignite #44 are now open and ready for you to add your unique experiences.
Share your killer title and 100 word description by September 14, 2023.
Not sure how to pitch a story? Or even what makes an Ignite-style story? Great–we’ve got you covered.
PRACTICE YOUR PITCH AT THIS FREE TRAINING EVENT!
If you have a great idea, but don’t know how to get it into the 5-minute Ignite format…
Or you have a friend or family member with a great story, but they need some encouragement to get on the stage…
We’re here to help! Not only does Ignite Seattle have a team of professional speakers who will coach, mentor, and assist you at every step if your submission is chosen, we’re also hosting a FREE night of training for aspiring Ignite speakers.
Ignite Your Storytelling: How to Pitch and Perform for a Live Stage Event
Tuesday, August 29, 7:00-8:30pm
Town Hall Seattle’s Reading Room
You’ll get actionable and proven advice from experts on:
- What makes a great live stage event story (and what we’re looking for at Ignite)
- How to identify the spark of your story and grab someone’s attention right away
Plus, there will be plenty of time for you to share your idea or pitch with the Ignite team and get one-on-one feedback.
Your coaches will be:
- Professional speaker, bestselling author of Confessions of a Public Speaker, and former Ignite Seattle emcee Scott Berkun
- Author, conference speaker, and publishing consultant Beth Jusino
- Storyteller, author, and inspirational speaker Andrew Spink
(Scott, Beth, and Andrew are also all Ignite Seattle alumni who have taken their turns on the round red carpet–check out the links above!)
You don’t need to have a talk prepared, or even know yet what story you want to tell, to participate. But if you want to know more about the Ignite stage, this is the night for you.
The training is free, but space is limited, so register today! Let us know if you have questions, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
PS. Help spread the word! If you know someone who has a great story or idea, or wants to feel more confident as a speaker, forward this post and invite them!
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