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On episode #103 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!
In our follow up segment, we discuss upcoming shows, Speak Up merchandise, and workshops, all online!
STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020
- August 22: Speak Up at the Connecticut Historical Society (7:00 PM) (virtual)
- September 12: Solo show at MOPCO Improv Theater (8:00 PM) (virtual)
- September 26: Speak Up at the Connecticut Historical Society (7:00 PM) virtual)
- October 24: Speak Up at the Connecticut Historical Society (7:00 PM) virtual)
- October 25: Speak Up-Voices of Hope showcase (11:00 AM) (virtual)
STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020
- September 12: Storytelling master class at MOPCO Improv Theater (10:00-6:00) (virtual)
- October 30-November 1: Storytelling weekend workshop at Copper Beech Institute (virtual)
In our Homework for Life segment, Matt talks about finding metaphors in his Homework for Life and how they can become stories.
Next we listen to a story by Tracey Segarra.
Amongst the many things we discuss include:
Stakes
Story structure
Effective list building
- Pacing and pausing
Surprise
Next we answer a questions about performing online and college essays.
Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.
RECOMMEDATIONS
Elysha:
- Watchman on HBO
Matt:
- Story Jam: https://www.storyjamshow.com
_______________________________________________
Support Speak Up Storytelling through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/speakupstorytelling
Speak Up merch at Cotton Bureau: https://bit.ly/3gc1h35
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: https://matthewdicks.com/blog
125 episodes
Manage episode 269853290 series 2312176
On episode #103 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!
In our follow up segment, we discuss upcoming shows, Speak Up merchandise, and workshops, all online!
STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020
- August 22: Speak Up at the Connecticut Historical Society (7:00 PM) (virtual)
- September 12: Solo show at MOPCO Improv Theater (8:00 PM) (virtual)
- September 26: Speak Up at the Connecticut Historical Society (7:00 PM) virtual)
- October 24: Speak Up at the Connecticut Historical Society (7:00 PM) virtual)
- October 25: Speak Up-Voices of Hope showcase (11:00 AM) (virtual)
STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020
- September 12: Storytelling master class at MOPCO Improv Theater (10:00-6:00) (virtual)
- October 30-November 1: Storytelling weekend workshop at Copper Beech Institute (virtual)
In our Homework for Life segment, Matt talks about finding metaphors in his Homework for Life and how they can become stories.
Next we listen to a story by Tracey Segarra.
Amongst the many things we discuss include:
Stakes
Story structure
Effective list building
- Pacing and pausing
Surprise
Next we answer a questions about performing online and college essays.
Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.
RECOMMEDATIONS
Elysha:
- Watchman on HBO
Matt:
- Story Jam: https://www.storyjamshow.com
_______________________________________________
Support Speak Up Storytelling through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/speakupstorytelling
Speak Up merch at Cotton Bureau: https://bit.ly/3gc1h35
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: https://matthewdicks.com/blog
125 episodes
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