Maire Green: "Grave Shopping"

On episode #35 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we talk about the confusion between Tom of Brisbane and Tom of Long Island. We also discuss the origin of "telling stories from scars and not wounds" as well as advice on handling our explicit episodes of the podcast.  We also announce our Seattle ticketing for this summer's workshop and performance.  In our Homework for Life segment, we talk about finding memories from the past through Homework for Life. We also discuss list-making in storytelling and the importance of having many options when making choices. Next we listen to Maire Greene's story about grave shopping.  After listening, we discuss: Subtlety in storytelling   The power of bringing an audience into a new world Small sentences that build stakes and momentum in a story.   Accessibility of the story (Elysha and Matt disagree like never before!) Reminding the audience of key characters and plot points if they have disappeared for any length of time  Next, we answer questions about displaying visuals during talks and additional outlets for storytelling.  Finally, we each offer a recommendation.   LINKS Harry Belafonte on The Muppets 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 Subscribe to the Speak Up newsletter:  http://www.matthewdicks.com/subscribe-speak-up Seattle workshop on August 17: https://bit.ly/2E1QU0S Seattle solo show on August 17: https://bit.ly/2URekLY RECOMMEDATIONS Elysha: The LEGO Movie: The Second Part:  https://bit.ly/2BvaEIR Matt: Jeff Bezos open letter: https://bit.ly/2WOLuOf Nina Garcia piece: https://bit.ly/2Djr0Ep