Writer, Teacher,
Producer, Live Lit Performer

Dana Norris is a writer and the editor-in-chief of Story Club Magazine. She is founder of Story Club, a monthly live lit show held in Chicago, Minneapolis, and Boston, that has been featured in Poets & Writers. 

Dana teaches storytelling workshops at StoryStudio Chicago and has been featured in the Chicago Reader, the Chicago Tribune, and on WBEZ.org.
She writes for the website Role/Reboot.  
Upcoming Classes:

Memoir(ish): Telling True Stories 
When: Tuesdays, January 20 – March 10, 6:30-9pm
Where: StoryStudio, 4043 N Ravenswood Ave, # 222
What:  Memoir(ish) will help you tap into your creativity with autobiographical writing while you capture, recall, and re-tell key events in your life. Whether your interests lie in personal essay, memoir, journal writing or even fiction, “Memoir(ish)” will help you take your memories and get drafts down on paper.During this 4-week online class, we’ll read some short published pieces and do plenty of writing exercises. You will be encouraged to draft several story “starts” and have the opportunity to get feedback on your work.Most of all, we’ll begin the process of taking stories and experiences directly from our lives — and discovering some of the best material.
How:  Register for the class at StoryStudio Chicago today!

Business Writing Fundamentals (online class)
When: Six week class, meets online on Mondays, February 23rd-March 30th, 6:30-7:30pm
Where: on your computer! 
What:  Business Writing Fundamentals will improve your communication in the workplace, regardless of where you are on your career continuum, with a class that fits your busy schedule.Unlike any other business writing training, we use the unique lessons of fiction to help you tell your corporate story, prepare your marketing materials, and write proposals, fundraising appeals, or inner-office emails. During this six-week course we’ll help you take your writing from liability to asset. The goal of the class is simple: to make your writing more clear and compelling.We accomplish that through interactive discussions and practical exercises that fit the everyday demands of your work emails, reports, and projects. 
How:  Register for the class at StoryStudio Chicago today!
Upcoming Shows:

Brooklyn Boulders Grand Opening
When:   Saturday, December 13th, 7:00pm
Where:  Brooklyn Boulders, 100 S, Morgan St
What:   Brooklyn Boulders is opening their first gym in Chicago and you're invited to the Grand Opening celebration! The Grand Opening event will feature a day and night of festivities, all FREE for members and the public.
Enjoy an array of high-caliber performances, accompanied by DJs, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live art, extreme sport demos, aerial acts, spoken-word, storytelling, interactive photo booths, a zip-line, and other unique revelry.
How:  RSVP here

Story Club North Side 
When:   Thursday, January 8th, 7:30pm
Where:  Holiday Club, 4000 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 
What:    Story Club is Chicago's premier open mic for stories.  The show is a mix between curated performances and an open mic.  Doors open & open mic sign up starts at 7:30pm and the show gets going at 8pm.  Dana produces & hosts.  
How:  21+, free entrance, $10 suggested donation. Holiday Club offers delicious food and drink during the show.

Story Club at Filet of Solo
When:   Saturday, January 17th, 7:00pm
Where:  Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N Glenwood Ave
What:    Join us for the 18th annual Filet of Solo Festival at Lifeline Theatre! Celebrating the breadth of Chicago’s enduring storytelling and live lit scene, Lifeline Theatre and Live Bait Theater are thrilled to bring 16 storytelling collectives and numerous solo performers together for a three-week, multi-venue selection of powerful personal stories. The Story Club show will feature three open mic slots, so you can sign up to tell your own 8 minute true story! 
How:  $10 tickets and festival passes are available here