Fees vary from teller to teller and may be negotiable based on two key factors:

• Material requested: Whether the story is part of the teller’s existing repertoire or if a fee is required to create new material.

• Experience and expertise of the teller.

The national organization, Storytellers of Canada / Contours du Canada, recommends a minimum fee of $250 per hour (or part thereof) for a solo storytelling presentation.

Typical fee ranges are as follows:

• $175 to $350 per hour (or part of an hour)

• $250 to $450 for a half-day engagement (usually two sessions or a workshop)

• $400 to $750 for a full-day engagement (typically three sessions or two workshops)

Travel fees may apply if the teller must travel more than 25 kilometers, usually charged at $0.35 to $0.45 per kilometer.

We understand that some events or organizations may have limited budgets. Many tellers are open to donating part or all of their fee in these cases. When this happens, the teller will provide their full fee along with the portion that is offered as a donation.