Ancient Art of Storytelling Finds 21st-century Voice
iTales.com Maximizes MP3 Technology to Honor the Shared Human Experience Worldwide
Published on Dec 8, 2008 - 7:02:56 AM

By: iTales.com

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 8 2008 - iTales.com (http://www.itales.com/) is a newly launched, global storytelling community dedicated to giving a 21st-century voice to generations of life experiences. With the help of MP3 technology and worldwide accessibility, iTales.com offers a user-generated platform for the ancient art of storytelling, giving it new life for a new millennium. iTales.com is now available as a user-friendly tool for professional and amateur storytellers to market their audio stories, as well as a rich resource for story enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds.

Storytelling is deeply rooted in the history of all cultures, and has contributed to the richness and continuity of the human experience. It has been the most used method of transferring knowledge, language, literacy, culture, religion and life experience. While storytelling is often thought of as just for children, the recent surge in adult-focused storytelling events, such as story slams and festivals, is a testament to the popularity of storytelling for all ages.

"We are thrilled to have so many award-winning storytellers on iTales, including Judith Black, Joe Herrington, Roslyn Bresnick-Perry and Emmy Award winner Willa Brigham. Everyday I am amazed at the talent of not only these established artists, but the new and emerging artists whose creativity and mastery of the power of spoken word is truly inspiring," says Mary Margaret O'Connor, Founder, iTales.com.

iTales.com is a unique audio-content provider focusing on short stories. The diversity of the site's content ranges from ghost stories, historical stories and folktales to cowboy-poetry and contemporary stories of adventure and laughter. All stories, original or public domain, are reviewed for appropriateness by iTales.com before being accepted on the site.

iTales.com actively seeks stories and has the ability to sell in multiple currencies through its user-friendly Click & Buy payment processor. Storytellers on the site receive 40% of each paid download.

Users of iTales.com search for stories by category or keywords and can hear a 45-second sample of the story prior to purchase. Prices on iTales.com are set by storytellers, starting as low as $0.49 per story. "In today's turbulent economic times, people will turn to what is true, good and of value. Story is all of that and more," says O'Connor.

iTales.com amplifies great stories to a global audience. Like iTunes(R), iTales.com offers paid downloadable content, but is focused on stories. Now, MP3 listeners everywhere have the option of new content for their digital players, an alternative that provides an imaginative escape to be enjoyed time and time again.

About iTales.com

iTales.com was founded in Southern California in 2007. The idea for the site became a reality, based on a mother's love of creating stories for her children. The mission of iTales.com is to create a centralized place for professional and amateur storytellers to share their storytelling art globally, providing great listening for all ages. iTales(R) is a registered trademark of Marketing Elements, LLC.

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