An Evening of Small Stories
A speculative evening of readings and conversation, written end to end — from the invitation in someone's inbox to the sign that tells them where to go.
- Role
- Event writing and storytelling
- Client
- None — speculative concept
- Timeframe
- Not applicable
- Status
- Concept, example only
Context
An Evening of Small Stories is a speculative event created to show how Your Name’s event writing will be presented. It covers the words around an event, not its planning or production. The event, venue, and guests are fictional.
Proposed objectives
- Make the invitation feel personal enough to answer
- Give guests a programme that is easy to follow and worth keeping
- Keep the tone consistent from first email to last word on the night
Creative approach
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Before
An invitation and two reminders, each with one job and nothing extra.
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On the night
A printed programme, wayfinding signs, and host notes written to be read in a glance or heard once.
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Afterwards
A short thank-you and recap that carries the evening's mood into the next one.
Sample deliverables
- Invitation suite
- Invitation, reminder, and RSVP confirmation copy.
- Programme and signage
- Running order, short introductions, and wayfinding lines.
- Host script
- Opening, transitions, and closing remarks written for the ear.
Conclusion
The concept shows how the same voice can move through every stage of an event. Real event work will be added only with the organiser's permission, and without inventing attendance or feedback.