Jun 3, 2019
On episode #52 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!
In our followup segment, we shout out several dedicated listeners and discuss the benefits of dot journaling.
ALSO, UPCOMING SHOWS:
- June 8: “Nature Calls: Stories of the Outdoors” at Infinity Hall
- August 10: Great Hartford Story Slam at Hartford Flavor Company
- August 17: Solo storytelling show, Taproot Theater, Seattle, WA
- October 4-6: Storytelling workshop, Art of Living Retreat, Boone, NC
- October 25-27: Storytelling workshop, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2019
- July 27: Storytelling workshop (advanced),
CT Historical Society
- October 4-6: Storytelling workshop, Art of Living Retreat, Boone, NC
- October 25-27: Storytelling workshop (beginner), Kripalu Center for Yoga and Heath
- December 6-8: Storytelling workshop (advanced), Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
In our Homework for Life segment, Matt talks about how a small moment in the present can often be connected to a similar moment from the past, thus producing an excellent story.
Next we listen to a story by Aaron Wolfe.
Amongst the many things we discuss include:
- The power of contrast in storytelling
- Using humor seamlessly and purposefully in a story
- Timing
- Small endings
- The use of accents in a story
- An interesting way tp present previous events in a story
We then answer listener questions about titling stories, living with a storyteller, and strategies for making room for stories when you're not standing on a stage.
Finally, we each offer a recommendation.
LINKS
Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling
Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne
Matthew Dicks's website: http://www.matthewdicks.com
Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks
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RECOMMEDATIONS
Elysha:
Matt: