On episode #29 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!

In our followup segment, we talk about an error in a previous podcast, upcoming dates (including a workshop in Seattle this summer), a Pulp Fiction secret, and more.  

Next, we talk about finding and collecting stories in your everyday life using "Homework for Life." We talk about the C-A-B-C format for storytelling and how it can be applied to a simple moment with a father and son. 

Next we listen to Christina Fedolfi's story about mishaps and adventures while preparing for a big bike race. 

After listening, we discuss:

1. The effective use of humor in this story in particular 

2. The B-A b-C format for storytelling 

3. Creating a mental schema to assist an audience

4. The power of setting a scene at all times

5. Ways to improve a moment of surprise

Next, we answer questions about storytelling and Homework for Life with children, the gender gap in storytelling, and remembering the details in Homework for Life for the future. 

Finally, we each offer a recommendation.  

LINKS

New York City Public Library appearance registration

What Was Inside the Glowing Briefcase in Pulp Fiction: https://bit.ly/2V5AZFs

Momento app: momentoapp.com

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 

Subscribe to Matthew Dicks's weekly newsletter:  http://www.matthewdicks.com/matthewdicks-subscribe

RECOMMEDATIONS

Elysha:

• My Mother Was Nuts by Penny Marshall: https://amzn.to/2AcwqQU

• Spiderman in the Spiderverse

Matt

• How Star Wars Was Saved in the Edit: https://bit.ly/2LwLWeD