Speak Up Storytelling Matthew Dicks: "I Am Not a Man"
Apr 29, 2019
Discover the humorous mishaps of car rentals, including a story about an expired driver's license that challenges traditional masculinity. Dive into the anticipation for the upcoming novel, '21 Truths About Love,' and explore the art of storytelling, focusing on effective beginnings and surprise elements. Learn about balancing a busy teaching career with writing, as well as listener success stories regarding personal reflections. This episode highlights the transformative power of storytelling through personal anecdotes and practical insights.
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Expired Licenses Car Rental
- Matthew Dicks shares a humorous story of trying to rent a car with expired driver's licenses in Boca Raton in 2004.
- He creatively bonds with an employee to secure a car despite the obstacles.
Start Stories Close to End
- Start your story as close to the ending action as possible to maintain engagement and simplicity.
- Use a single, focused location to reduce audience cognitive load and improve story clarity.
Craft Stories in Chunks
- Build stories in distinct scenes or chunks to easily shorten or lengthen narratives without losing coherence.
- Adjust story components based on audience and context to keep content relevant and engaging.
