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Working as a storyteller can be difficult: work might be rare or periodical at times and unless you are highly sought-after, it might be hard to support yourself with your storytelling income.  Work part-time as a storyteller and keep your full-time job until you’re well-established.  Set some benchmarks to help you decide when you should make the move from part-time to full-time storytelling.  For example, you might decide that if you make $1,500 each month from your storytelling, you can become a full-time storyteller. A supportive spouse or partner who contributes to the household income can make it easier for you to take the necessary risk which becoming a full-time storyteller entails. Keep enough money in the bank to carry you through lean times.  Maintain at least six months’ worth of funds. Start by building a social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and the like.  As you get more experience and start to develop your business, contract a web designer for your own web domain.  Having your own website is important because it gives you total control over the style and presentation of your own work in a way that social media sites do not.    Upload audio and/or video of your stories in part or in whole Provide a bio of yourself, including how you got started as a storyteller and what drew you to it.  Make your own life a story! Be sure to include contact info for people who want you to deliver some stories to their event or party. Get listed in online directories. The Storyteller.net directory is a good place to start. List your available services on local marketing sites like Craigslist to get your name out, too. Open a business account, register your business with your local and state authorities, and maintain accurate tax and financial information.  Like any other home business, professional storytelling requires a keen eye for finances.  Take some accounting classes or enlist the services of a skilled accountant to ensure your home-based business conforms to the letter of the law.  Your business will probably be registered as a sole proprietorship, a business which is owned and operated by a single person. Being professional means comporting yourself with grace and dignity, and demanding respect from your audience and hosts.  For a professional storytelling session, always plan ahead.  Find out where the venue you’ll be performing is, where you can park, and how many people will be in attendance.  If possible, scout out the location before attending.  Ask important questions like if you will be provided a microphone, bottled water, or other amenities.  If you are performing in a large hall in which sound does not easily carry, suggest -- or insist -- that your hosts provide a microphone for your performance.  Remember, your reputation will suffer whether a bad storytelling performance is or isn’t your fault. Similarly, don’t be afraid to ask that a teacher, parent, or other adult stay in the library or classroom with you if you’re delivering a story to children. Always aim to defy your clients' expectations and leave them wanting more. The National Storytelling Network is the country’s largest storytelling organization.  There are many other local and national storytelling organizations, some with specialties like African or Native American heritage stories, others with stories about history, nature, or another topic of special interest. Depending on the club or organization your join, you will gain access to any number of neat perks.  Becoming a member of the National Storytelling Network, for instance, will allow you to apply for NSN grants, access online discussion groups, and attend the National Storytelling Conference.

summary: Don’t quit your day job too soon. Build a web presence. File the necessary paperwork. Be professional. Join a professional organization.


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If you are interviewing for a specific position, then any behavioral interview questions will probably relate to common challenges that you'll face while working. The questions will prompt you to explain how your personal attitude and skill-set will apply to this new job.  If you are applying for a job that involves customer service, then you will probably be asked questions about past experiences handling customers. How have you dealt with angry customers? How have you gone out of your way to satisfy customers?  If you are applying for a job that will entail working in a team, then some of the interview questions may revolve around your past experience working in teams. How have you taken charge or helped balance a team?  If the potential job involves emergency response or high-pressure situations, then many of the behavioral interview questions will seek to understand how you behave under pressure. Think about times when you have reacted calmly and decisively to a high-pressure situation. Read over lists of the most common interview questions. If you are applying to a big-name company that fields a lot of applicants, then search online for the accounts of others who have interviewed for the same job at the same company. You don't need to rehearse and regurgitate a scripted answer. You only need to be able to reference examples that paint you in a positive light. Before the interview, make a short list of situations and projects from past jobs that might be relevant to this new position.  Try to remember the details. If you cannot clearly explain what you did in a situation, then you should not use that situation as an example. Consider sketching out potential answers beforehand. Again: no need to memorize them! Simply use the writing as a tool for exploring how a given situation relates to the new job.

summary: Think about the situations that you might encounter in the course of this job. Study common behavioral interview questions. Prepare, but don't over-prepare.


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This easy body butter can be made in the microwave, so there's no need to mess around with a double boiler. Assemble the following ingredients:  1/2 cup grapeseed oil (or almond oil) 2 tablespoons beeswax 2 tablespoons distilled water 10 drops lemon, lime or orange essential oil Place 1/2 cup grapeseed oil and 2 tablespoons beeswax in a canning jar or a heatproof glass measuring cup. Place the mixture in the microwave and heat for 10 to 15 seconds. Stir, then repeat until the oil and beeswax are melted.  Be sure to microwave the mixture in short increments to prevent it from getting too hot and burning. Do not try to cook the mixture in a plastic container, since the plastic could leach into the mixture. Add 2 tablespoons filtered or distilled water and 10 drops of orange, lemon or lime essential oil as you continue to blend. The body butter will turn thick and white as you blend. Keep going until it's creamy and rich in texture. The process of beating the melted oils with water is called emulsifying. It's similar to the process of making whipped cream or mayonnaise. It might take awhile for the mixture to come together, so keep at it until you achieve the right texture. An empty lip balm container works well. Use on dry skin as needed.
summary: Gather your ingredients. Heat the oil and beeswax. Whip the mixture with a hand blender. Spoon the body butter into jars or tins.