Episode 20: How Do You Tell A Good Story? - has Author and 57-time Moth StorySLAM Champion, Matthew Dicks, explain ways you can improve your storytelling.
Episode Summary:
This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Matthew Dicks, an internationally bestselling author, 56-time Moth StorySLAM champion, and 9-time GrandSLAM champion. Matt speaks to large audiences at TEDx events and performs at open-mic storytelling competitions because he is a great storyteller. His storytelling abilities are of the highest caliber, but you can learn how to tell great stories of your own by reading his book Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling.
Listen as Matthew Dicks explains how you can tell better stories by improving your delivery, increasing stakes, and avoiding common mistakes.
In this episode we discuss:
- 00:00 - Say by Say It Again (Apple & Spotify)
- 01:08 - Introducing Matthew Dicks
- 04:44 - Moth StorySLAM
- 08:02 - Bearer of Secrets
- 10:30 - Importance of Stories
- 13:09 - Story Selection
- 27:33 - Delivery
- 33:13 - Common Mistakes
- 38:08 - Heightening Stakes
- 41:35 - Emotionally Difficult Stories
- 50:00 - Storytelling Intuition
- 54:17 - Closing Remarks
- 56:59 - Conclusion and Information
Resources:
- Matthew Dicks: Website, Storyworthy, TEDx talk, & Social Media.
- Moth StorySLAM
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