Speak Up Storytelling Talia Pollock: "Who Am I?"
On episode #86 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!
In our follow up segment, we discuss listener comments and upcoming events.
STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020
February 22: “Leap: Stories of Daring Risks and Epic Failures” at Bears Smokehouse/District, New Haven, CT March 21: Great Hartford StorySlam, Hartford Flavor Company April 4: “Pity the Fool: Stories of Fools and Foolishness” at the Unitarian Universalist Society, Manchester, CT April 5: Voices of Hope storytelling showcase, Mark Twain House, Hartford, CT April 18: A Night of Storytelling with Matthew Dicks, MOPCO Improv Theater, Schenectady, NY
STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020
February 22: Storytelling workshop (Advanced), CT Historical Society March 7: Storytelling workshop (Master class), CT Historical Society March 21: Storytelling workshop (Advanced), CT Historical Society April 18: Storytelling workshop (beginner), MOPCO Improv Theater, Schenectady, NY July 27-31: Storytelling boot camp, CT Historical Society
In our Homework for Life segment, I talk about how contrast can often serve as an effective engine for storytelling.
Next we listen to a story by Talia Pollock.
Amongst the many things we discuss include:
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Humor
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The raising of stakes throughout a story
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Allowing important moments to linger
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Strategic characterizations of characters
- Bending stories to fit the needs of the speaker
Next we answer a question about the cost of living a certain kind of life.
Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.
RECOMMEDATIONS
Elysha:
- Cheer on Netflix
Matt:
- Calling for help in grocery stores
LINKS
Pre-order Party in my Plants: https://partyinmyplants.com/the-book/
Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling: https://amzn.to/2H3YNn3
Purchase Twenty-one Truths About Love: https://amzn.to/35Mz1xS
Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne
Matthew Dicks's website: http://www.matthewdicks.com
Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks
Matthew Dicks's blog: http://www.matthewdicks.com/matthewdicksblog
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