On episode #83 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!
In our follow up segment, we share about upcoming events in the Speak Up realm.
STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020
February 8: “Storytelling for Students” at Henry A. Wolcott School, West Hartford, CT 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
STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020
February 1: Storytelling workshop (Beginner), CT Historical Society 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 July 27-31: Storytelling boot camp, CT Historical Society
In our Homework for Life segment, we talk about using First Last Best Worst as a part of our Homework for Life search for stories.
Next we listen to a story by Ana Guo.
Amongst the many things we discuss include:
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Excellent opening sentences
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Delivering the story as if you are re-living the story
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The avoidance of process language
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Educating the audience while illustrating aspects of yourself
- Clearing up unnecessary mysteries
Next we answer a question from a listener about Lady Gaga's Speech on Sexual Assault and Mental Health.
Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.
RECOMMEDATIONS
Elysha:
- Hair Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNw8V_Fkw28
Matt:
- Deleted episodes of The Office (available on YouTube)
LINKS
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
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