On episode #83 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!

In our follow up segment, we share about upcoming events in the Speak Up realm.

STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020

February 8: "Storytelling for Students" at Henry A. Wolcott School, West Hartford, CT 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

STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020

February 1: Storytelling workshop (Beginner), CT Historical Society 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 July 27-31: Storytelling boot camp, CT Historical Society

In our Homework for Life segment, we talk about using First Last Best Worst as a part of our Homework for Life search for stories.

Next we listen to a story by Ana Guo.

Amongst the many things we discuss include:

1. Excellent opening sentences

2. Delivering the story as if you are re-living the story

3. The avoidance of process language

4. Educating the audience while illustrating aspects of yourself

5. Clearing up unnecessary mysteries

Next we answer a question from a listener about Lady Gaga's Speech on Sexual Assault and Mental Health.

Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.

RECOMMEDATIONS

Elysha:

• Hair Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNw8V_Fkw28

Matt:

• Deleted episodes of The Office (available on YouTube)

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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