On episode #15, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk about finding excellent stories in your everyday life using Matthew's strategy "Homework for Life," including moments that storytellers see but non-storytellers might not. 

Then we listen to Roquita Johnson's story about finding her calling, followed by commentary and critique, including:

1. The components of an especially effective beginning to a story
2. Outstanding use of dialogue in stories
3. Variations in tonality
4. "seeing" your story
5. The best moments to add description to a story
6. Preserving surprise in a story

Elysha and Matt then answer listener questions about becoming emotional while telling a story, the past and present tense, and how to pitch a story to Speak Up.  

Lastly, Matt and Elysha each offer a recommendation. 

LINKS

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 

"This is Going to Suck"-  https://bit.ly/2MzT0Ll

RECOMMENDATIONS

Elysha: Cup of Jo's "Parenting Around the World -  https://bit.ly/2kNrRnV

Matt: Kathryn Joosten -  https://bit.ly/2oagYyl