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Speak Up Storytelling - A podcast by Matthew and Elysha Dicks
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On episode #52 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our followup segment, we shout out several dedicated listeners and discuss the benefits of dot journaling. ALSO, UPCOMING SHOWS: June 8: “Nature Calls: Stories of the Outdoors” at Infinity Hall August 10: Great Hartford Story Slam at Hartford Flavor Company August 17: Solo storytelling show, Taproot Theater, Seattle, WA October 4-6: Storytelling workshop, Art of Living Retreat, Boone, NC October 25-27: Storytelling workshop, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2019 July 27: Storytelling workshop (advanced), CT Historical Society October 4-6: Storytelling workshop, Art of Living Retreat, Boone, NC October 25-27: Storytelling workshop (beginner), Kripalu Center for Yoga and Heath December 6-8: Storytelling workshop (advanced), Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health In our Homework for Life segment, Matt talks about how a small moment in the present can often be connected to a similar moment from the past, thus producing an excellent story. Next we listen to a story by Aaron Wolfe. Amongst the many things we discuss include: The power of contrast in storytelling Using humor seamlessly and purposefully in a story Timing Small endings The use of accents in a story An interesting way tp present previous events in a story We then answer listener questions about titling stories, living with a storyteller, and strategies for making room for stories when you're not standing on a stage. Finally, we each offer a recommendation. LINKS Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling 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 Subscribe to Matthew Dicks's weekly newsletter: http://www.matthewdicks.com/matthewdicks-subscribe Subscribe to the Speak Up newsletter: http://www.matthewdicks.com/subscribe-speak-up RECOMMEDATIONS Elysha: Let's Hear It For the Average Child Matt: Casey Kasem's blooper reel
