Speak Up Storytelling Tom Moore: "First Impressions"
On episode #91 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!
In our follow up segment, we congratulate listeners on their new baby!
We also launch our Patreon campaign, announce an upcoming virtual storytelling workshop and solo show, and a weekly free storytelling workshop for kids on Facebook Live and YouTube.
STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020
April 18: Solo show, MOPCO Improv Theater
STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020
April 18: Storytelling workshop (beginner), MOPCO Improv Theater
July 27-31: Storytelling boot camp, CT Historical Society
In our Homework for Life segment, I talk about looking for moments of contrast in our lives and exploiting them for their storytelling potential.
Next we listen to a story by Tom Moore.
Amongst the many things we discuss include:
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The power of self deprecation
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Scene setting
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Delivering powerful messages via humorous stories
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Connecting the beginning and endings of stories
- Considering the specificity of your audience when telling a story
Next we answer a question about the "inside baseball" cost-benefit ratio.
Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.
RECOMMEDATIONS
Elysha:
Matt:
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