Feb 12, 2020
On episode #85 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!
In our follow up segment, we discuss some Homework for Life feedback from listeners and clients, talk about our new Patreon account, and share about upcoming events in the Speak Up realm.
STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020
February
22: “Leap: Stories of Daring
Risks and Epic Failures” at Bears Smokehouse/District, New Haven,
CT
March 21: Great
Hartford StorySlam, Hartford Flavor Company
April 4: “Pity the Fool: Stories of Fools and
Foolishness” at the Unitarian Universalist Society, Manchester,
CT
April 5: Voices of Hope storytelling showcase,
Mark Twain House, Hartford, CT
STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020
February 22: Storytelling workshop (Advanced), CT
Historical Society
March 7: Storytelling
workshop (Master class), CT Historical Society
March 21: Storytelling
workshop (Advanced), CT Historical Society
April 18: Storytelling workshop
(beginner), MOPCO Improv Theater, Schenectady, NY
July 27-31: Storytelling boot camp,
CT Historical Society
In our Homework for Life segment, I talk about a moment on my spreadsheet that did not require human interaction, and then I outline the story for the audience.
Next we listen to a story by Lael Lloyd.
Amongst the many things we discuss include:
Pacing
Holding back information to propel a story forward
Painting a clear picture in the audience's mind by using fewer words.
Transition that cut into scenes
Next we answer questions about Elysha's favorite story and how to record anecdotes for future use.
Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.
RECOMMEDATIONS
Elysha:
Matt:
LINKS
Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling: https://amzn.to/2H3YNn3
Purchase Twenty-one Truths About Love: https://amzn.to/35Mz1xS
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
Matthew Dicks's blog:
http://www.matthewdicks.com/matthewdicksblog
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