

How to Tell Better Stories
95 snips Dec 23, 2020
Matthew Dicks, a five-time Moth GrandSlam winner and author of 'Storyworthy', shares his storytelling expertise. He emphasizes that anyone can learn to tell compelling stories, using everyday moments for rich narratives. Dicks introduces 'Homework for Life,' a technique to discover hidden stories in daily experiences. He discusses the importance of engaging beginnings and endings, as well as the pitfalls to avoid in storytelling. Plenty of practical advice awaits, including how great stories don't need grand events to capture attention.
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Homework for Life
- Use "Homework for Life" to generate story ideas.
- At the end of each day, write down the most story-worthy moment, even if small.
Life's Meaning
- "Homework for Life" slows down time and makes life more meaningful.
- Capturing daily moments creates a sense of significance.
First, Last, Best, Worst
- Play "first, last, best, worst" to generate story ideas.
- Apply this to any topic (e.g., first kiss, last vacation) to uncover potential stories.