Navigating Memory in Storytelling: The Art of Personal Recollection

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:

1. Identifying the crux of the story
2. "Why do we do the things we do?"
3. Finding the beginning of a story by centering on the end
4. "But" statements in the midst of humor
5. Tonality
6. Truth in storytelling
7. 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 

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