On episode #86 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!

In our follow up segment, we discuss listener comments and upcoming events. 

STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020

February 22: “Leap: Stories of Daring Risks and Epic Failures” at Bears Smokehouse/District, New Haven, CT March 21: Great Hartford StorySlam, Hartford Flavor Company April 4: “Pity the Fool: Stories of Fools and Foolishness” at the Unitarian Universalist Society, Manchester, CT April 5: Voices of Hope storytelling showcase, Mark Twain House, Hartford, CT April 18: A Night of Storytelling with Matthew Dicks, MOPCO Improv Theater, Schenectady, NY

STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020

February 22: Storytelling workshop (Advanced), CT Historical Society March 7: Storytelling workshop (Master class), CT Historical Society March 21: Storytelling workshop (Advanced), CT Historical Society April 18: Storytelling workshop (beginner), MOPCO Improv Theater, Schenectady, NY July 27-31: Storytelling boot camp, CT Historical Society

In our Homework for Life segment, I talk about how contrast can often serve as an effective engine for storytelling. 

Next we listen to a story by Talia Pollock.  

Amongst the many things we discuss include:

1. Humor

2. The raising of stakes throughout a story

3. Allowing important moments to linger 

4. Strategic characterizations of characters

5. Bending stories to fit the needs of the speaker

Next we answer a question about the cost of living a certain kind of life.   

Lastly, we each offer a recommendation. 

RECOMMEDATIONS

Elysha:

• Cheer on Netflix

Matt:

• Calling for help in grocery stores

LINKS

Pre-order Party in my Plants: https://partyinmyplants.com/the-book/

Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling: https://amzn.to/2H3YNn3

Purchase Twenty-one Truths About Love: https://amzn.to/35Mz1xS 

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 

Matthew Dicks's blog: http://www.matthewdicks.com/matthewdicksblog

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