2026 Call for Workshop Proposals
for the Kentucky Storytelling Conference

In order to fulfill our mission and goals we are seeking all ideas for workshop sessions 
on any aspect of the art of storytelling.  
To see our mission and goals:  https://www.kystory.org/who-we-are 

When:  Friday and Saturday, November 6th and 7th

Where:  Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, 965 Lodge Road, Greenup, KY 41144
(See the Travel & Lodging page for details: https://www.kystory.org/travel---lodging) 

Honorariums & Conference Session Lengths:
*	$350 plus a conference registration for a 90-minute session
*	$250 plus a conference registration for a 60-minute session
*	All workshop sessions take place on Saturday during the day.
Any expenses, including travel, food, and lodging are your responsibility. 

Proposal Deadline:  July 20, 2026  
If postal mailing, please understand you need to mail by July 13 to assure arrival by 
July 31st.

How to Submit:
*	Preferred method via email:  2026@kystory.org
*	Optional method:  Michael Cooper, 2504 Pleasant View Way, Richmond, KY 40475 

You will be notified about workshop selections by August 1, 2026.

Your proposal needs to include the following information (Bullet points 1-11)
1.	 Name of Presenter(s)
 If more than one presenter, only one honorarium will be paid.
 Phone Number
Email address.
Postal address (primary contact)
Website or other online resource (if applicable)

2.	Title of Workshop:
Written how you would want it on the KSA website and in other publicity 
materials (Maximum 10 words)

3.	Brief Workshop Description for print publicity materials (Maximum 10 words)

4.	Workshop Description for the KSA website (Maximum 50 words, and shorter 
will more likely be read by possible attendees)

5.	Workshop Presentation Method: 
Describe how you plan to conduct your workshop   what percentage of time 
will be lecture? Discussion? Active audience participation? Other methods? 
(Maximum 100 words)

6.	Workshop Goals:
What will participants know or be able to do because of your workshop session? 
(maximum 100 words)

7.	Intended Audience:
*	Is your workshop appropriate for young storytellers, ages 8-17?
*	Do participants need storytelling experience?
If yes, what level?  Beginning, intermediate or advanced?
*	Are there specific groups for whom this workshop would be especially 
appropriate? If yes, please list them   for example, teachers, librarians, preachers, 
businesspeople, therapists.

8.	Short Bio:
Written how you would want it to appear on the KSA website (maximum 100 
words)

9.	 We will have easels, large pads, and markers in each room for your use. 
Projectors and screens are available upon request. Tell us if you will want them.

10.	 How do you want the room set up?
*	Classroom (chairs and tables)
*	Theater (chairs in rows)

11.	 References:
Please provide contact information for three people who can comment on the 
quality of your work as a workshop presenter.  For each reference include the 
following:
Name:
Phone:
Email:
City and State: (so we can be aware of time zones and call at appropriate times)