Alan Berkowitz: "We Have Work To Do"

Jun 30, 2019

On episode #56 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!

In our follow-up segment, we update listeners on the status of our cat, Pluto, hear from a storyteller who started Homework for Life at just the right time, and debate the value of memory. 

STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2019

• July 27: Storytelling workshop (advanced), CT Historical Society
• July 29-August 2: Storytelling bootcamp, CT Historical Society
• August 17: Storytelling workshop, Taproot Theater, Seattle, WA
• October 4-6: Storytelling workshop, Art of Living Retreat, Boone, NC
• October 25-27: Storytelling workshop (beginners), Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
• December 6-8: Storytelling workshop (advanced), Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health

STORYTELLING SHOWS 2019

• August 10: Great Hartford Story Slam at Hartford Flavor Company
• August 17: Solo storytelling show at Taproot Theater, Seattle, WA
• September 7: “Tests” at Real Art Ways

In our Homework for Life segment, Matt talks about how we need to collect the small but significant moment, too, even if they are not storyworthy on their own.  

Next we listen to a story by Alan Berkowitz. 

Amongst the many things we discuss include:

1. The power of dialogue when used sparingly and significantly

2. Storytellers who can see and re-live their stories during the telling

3. Telling stories in scenes

4. Strategies for shortening stories

5. Ways of effectively explaining new vocabulary in storytelling

6. Adjusting stories depending on audience wants, needs, and overall composition

We then answer listener questions about living your life in search of stories and the application of storytelling strategies on the page.  

Finally, we each offer a recommendation.  

LINKS

Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling

Purchase Twenty-one Truths About Love 

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: 

• Cirque du Soleil: Luzia

Matt:

• On Writing by Stephen King: https://amzn.to/2FIjswS