Words, poems & stories

Folklore Society

All aspects of folklore and tradition including: folk & fairy tales, traditional song and dance, games, children’s folklore, folk arts & crafts, and plant & weather lore.

Healing Story Alliance

A resource for the use of story in healing. Events, publications, shared stories, resources and many useful links on this sensitive, informative site.

Kids Storytelling Club

Info on how to create and tell stories, and crafts & props you can make to help you, plus tips and more.

National Association of Writers in Education NAWE

Supporting the development of creative writing of all genres and in all educational and community settings throughout the UK.

National Storytelling Network (USA)

US site dedicated to advancing the art of storytelling – as a performing art, a process of cultural transformation, and more.

Poetry Society

Champions poetry for all ages with development opportunities for poets, teachers, pupils and emerging writers. A packed calendar of performances, readings and competitions.

Society for Storytelling

Supports & promotes storytelling in England and Wales. Providing a central place to find out about storytelling events, ask for advice on using storytelling, and to find storytellers.

Spirit of Trees

A varied collection of multicultural folktales and myths – a resource for therapists, educators, environmentalists, storytellers and tree lovers!

Story Arts Online

Storytelling in the classroom, lesson plans & resources, story library, ideas exchange, newsletter etc.

Story Museum

A museum in Oxford, lots of educational resources online, a treasure trove of 1001 audio stories and advice on telling stories at home.

Storytelling resources from Settle Stories

To help you learn more about the art of storytelling, storytelling organisations and storytellers themselves.

Tim Sheppard’s Storytelling Resources

Comprehensive collections, for storytellers, of articles, links, and information on the oral tradition and the art of storytelling.

Young Poets Network

The Poetry Society’s online platform for young poets up to the age of 25. For everyone interested in poets and poetry – whether you’ve just started out, or you’re a seasoned reader or writer. Teachers and parents might find it a useful resource, too.
- features about poets and poetry
- challenges and competitions to inspire your own writing
- new writing from young poets
- advice and guidance from the rising and established stars of the poetry scene
- latest news and ideas from the writing world
- list of competitions, magazines and writing groups which particularly welcome young writers.