Speak Up Storytelling Matthew Dicks: "Trio"
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Mar 4, 2019 Explore the highs and lows of parenting intertwined with the art of storytelling. Discover the excitement behind the upcoming book, '21 Truths About Love,' and hear personal anecdotes that reveal the humor in life’s awkward moments. Delve into a transformative journey following a genetic diagnosis that teaches appreciation for fleeting experiences. Learn about balancing humor with deeper emotions in storytelling, and hear a gripping account of resilience in the face of false accusation. Each story illuminates life's complexities and the power of narrative.
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Choosing Story Formats Wisely
- Choose story formats based on your ability to create an interesting beginning and the timeframe covered.
- Use ABC for straightforward chronological stories, BABC for stories with significant backstory, and CABC for ending-focused tales.
Personal Health Test Story
- Matthew Dicks shares his experience getting tested for muscular dystrophy before having children.
- The story balances humor with devastating news using a chronological ABC format to surprise the audience.
Build and Preserve Surprise
- Build surprise in stories by downplaying critical info and using humor to create misdirection.
- Preserve surprise to elicit emotions similar to your real-life experience from the audience.
