about

Sage Tyrtle is an award-winning storyteller and writer whose work lives at the intersection of craft and raw humanity. A Moth GrandSLAM Champion and contributor to NPR, CBC, and PBS, they’re equally at home on stage, on the air, or in workshops where writers uncover stories that resonate—deeply, unexpectedly, and often unforgettably.

The Workshops: Where Stories Take Flight

Since 2010, Sage has taught 150+ workshops worldwide, blending high-energy facilitation with a knack for drawing out bold, honest narratives. Their approach is part craft, part play—because rules are helpful, but magic happens when we bend them.

Highlights Include:

• Flagship Programs: Clarion West, Second City, Toronto Storytelling Festival
• Global & Community Initiatives: Afghan Women’s Association, Ashanari NGO (India), Parkdale Project Read
• Improv & Performance: Bad Dog Theatre, Improv Comedy Bangalore
• Literary Spaces: Apex Magazine’s Reach Your Apex, Alexandra Writers’ Centre

Workshops are interactive, inclusive, and a little unpredictable—whether online via Zoom or in a room full of writers ready to dig deeper.

The Writing: Stories That Stick

Sage’s work has been featured in:

• Broadcast: NPR’s Snap Judgment, CBC’s Definitely Not the Opera, PBS’s Stories from the Stage
• Literary Journals & Anthologies: Apex Magazine, The Offing Anthology, New Delta Review
• Awards & Honors: Moth GrandSLAM Champion, Pushcart Prize nominee (2025, 2023, 2022), Best American Short Stories nominee

Their writing—like their teaching—is about connection, honesty, and the kind of stories that linger long after the last word.

Let’s Tell Stories Together

Whether you’re looking to hone your craft in a workshop, book Sage for a performance or speaking gig, or explore their writing, one thing’s certain: this isn’t storytelling as usual.

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Short Bio (50 words)

Sage Tyrtle is an award-winning storyteller, writer, and internationally sought-after workshop facilitator. A Moth GrandSLAM Champion and contributor to NPR, CBC, and PBS, Sage has taught 150+ workshops for organizations like Clarion West, Second City, and the Afghan Women’s Association. Their work, featured in Apex Magazine and The Offing Anthology, lives where craft meets raw humanity. Pushcart-nominated and rule-breaking, Sage helps writers uncover stories that resonate—deeply and unforgettably.

Longer Bio (100 words)
Sage Tyrtle is an award-winning storyteller, writer, and internationally sought-after workshop facilitator. A Moth GrandSLAM Champion and Pushcart Prize-nominated author, their work has been featured on NPR’s Snap Judgment, CBC’s Definitely Not the Opera, and PBS’s Stories from the Stage, as well as in Apex Magazine, The Offing Anthology, and other literary venues. Since 2010, Sage has taught 150+ transformative workshops for organizations like Clarion West, Second City, the Afghan Women’s Association, and Improv Comedy Bangalore—blending craft, play, and a dash of rule-breaking magic. Whether performing, teaching, or writing, Sage specializes in stories that linger in the bones. Their workshops are high-energy, inclusive spaces where raw drafts become resonant narratives. Sage believes in the power of storytelling to connect, heal, and surprise.

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