About Digital Storytelling

What is digital storytelling?

Digital storytelling is a simple, honest and powerful way for people to share stories. A digital story is an audio recording of a personal story, accompanied by pictures, created using digital tools. The unique appeal of digital storytelling is that it puts people in complete control of how their story is told: all stories are scripted and edited solely by their creators. It's a person's story told the way they want to tell it.

Scottish Book Trust works with people across Scotland and further afield to help them share their stories. From workshops in Scottish libraries to help build digital skills to our partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to help people affected by cancer – sharing stories is a powerful tool that creates community, builds confidence, and celebrates unique voices.

The best introduction to digital storytelling is always to watch some stories! Over 230 people have created and shared stories on our project website.

(this link will open in a new window)Watch digital stories

What Matters To You? workshops for people affected by cancer

We've helped over 100 people affected by cancer to share digital stories about what matters to them. This project has been run in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, and you can watch the stories at our Digital Stories website(this link will open in a new window).