06.18.2018 - By Matthew and Elysha Dicks
On episode #5, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk about finding excellent stories in your everyday life using Matthew's strategy "Homework for Life" and the importance of transformation in storytelling. Then we listen to Renata Sancken's story about her adventures in ghost hunting, followed by commentary and critique, including: 1. The authenticity of the storyteller 2. Telling a story in scenes 3. Extending the arc of the story 4. Controlling your audience's wonder Elysha and Matt also answer a listener question about anecdotes and offer recommendations. LINKS Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne Speak Up storytelling: http://speakupstorytelling.com Matthew Dicks's website: http://www.matthewdicks.com Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks XMindhttps://www.xmind.net Tears in the Rain monologue (Blade Runner): www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWXd1wVijqw RECOMMENDATIONS Dear Brother: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2caT4q4Nbs Back Pocket: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG96RttfZtM