What is a synonym for storyteller?

Here are some synonyms for storyteller, depending on the context:

General:

* Narrator

* Chronicler

* Bard

* Minstrel

* Griot

* Fabulist

* Mythmaker

* Wordsmith

* Tale-spinner

More formal:

* Historian

* Biographer

* Novelist

* Writer

* Author

Informal:

* Yarnspinner

* Spin doctor

* Storyteller (although this is also a synonym!)

The best synonym will depend on the specific context and the tone of your writing. For example, "bard" might be a good choice for a story set in medieval times, while "spin doctor" might be more appropriate for a news article about a politician.