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Recording and speaking out loud serves to retain essential phrases, helping the speaker avoid losing critical elements that worked well. The act of oral rehearsal, without writing down the speech verbatim, helps in capturing the natural flow and authenticity of the narrative.
Memorizing vital transition statements, along with the first and closing lines, ensures smooth segment shifts and engaging story progression. These key markers act as reliable guides during the storytelling process, aiding the speaker in maintaining narrative flow and audience engagement.
Engaging in active listening during practice sessions enhances the speaker's ability to predict upcoming narrative moments. By actively engaging with recorded material, the storyteller can anticipate key scenes, humor points, and critical transitions, aiding in seamless delivery and overall performance quality.
Establishing markers within the story allows the speaker to resume narrative coherence from various starting points. This approach helps prevent disassociation within longer narratives, building confidence in navigating interruptions and maintaining engaging storytelling consistency.
Actively listening to your story can help identify boring parts and areas where you may get tripped up. By listening to your story repeatedly, you can improve memory retention and address challenging sections. Testing yourself while listening aids in solidifying the story in long term memory, allowing for effortless recall when needed.
Confidence in storytelling can be earned through experience and repetition. Being well-prepared and having a high level of comfort with the material enhances confidence on stage. Handling unexpected challenges during performances can boost confidence for future presentations, promoting a sense of readiness to tackle various situations.
On episode #115 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and special guest Thomas Krafft talk storytelling!
In our follow up segment, we discuss new content on our Patreon page and upcoming shows and workshops.
In our Homework for Life segment, Matt talks about the way that a simple statement, when given enough thought and consideration, can produce a story.
Next Matt and Thomas discuss strategies for remembering content for the stage, incluidng:
Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.
RECOMMEDATIONS
Thomas:
Matt:
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Matthew Dicks's blog: https://matthewdicks.com/blog
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