Monica Malaver: "My American Dream"

On episode #92 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!

In our follow up segment, we debut our first bot of content on our Patreon page , announce online workshops and shows, and a weekly free storytelling workshop for families 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 April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, and 27: Advanced storytelling workshop July 27-31: Storytelling boot camp, CT Historical Society

In our Homework for Life segment, I talk about combining two moments from your Homework for Life into a single story, as well as being open to the idea that you might still be in the midst of a story.

Next we listen to a story by Monica Malaver.

Amongst the many things we discuss include:

1. The power of self deprecation

2. Scene setting

3. Humor through vulnerability

4. Connecting the beginning and endings of stories

5. Avoiding process language 

Next we answer a question about the beginnings of stories. 

Lastly, we each offer a recommendation. 

RECOMMEDATIONS

Elysha:

• Guardians of the Galaxy Volumes 1 and 2

Matt:

• 5 Mistakes When Writing Flashbacks in Memoir

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