Speak Up Storytelling

Matthew Dicks: "This Is the Time..."

07.08.2019 - By Matthew and Elysha DicksPlay

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On episode #57 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, MatthewDicks talks storytelling! In our followup segment, I congratulate listeners on recent success at The Moth.  I also discuss our upcoming shows and workshops:  ALSO, UPCOMING SHOWS: August 17: Solo storytelling show at Taproot Theater, Seattle, WA STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2019 July 27: Storytelling workshop (advanced), CT Historical Society October 4-6: Storytelling workshop, Art of Living Retreat, Boone, NC October 25-27: Storytelling workshop (beginner), Kripalu Center for Yoga and Heath December 6-8: Storytelling workshop (advanced), Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health Next we listen to Matt's story about a difficult medical decision and what it revealed about his marriage to Elysha.  Amongst the many things discussed includes: Identifying the crux of the story "Why do we do the things we do?" Finding the beginning of a story by centering on the end "But" statements in the midst of humor Tonality Truth in storytelling Ending a story effectively (and not stupidly) LINKS Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling 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

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