Have you ever considered the transformative power within your everyday stories? Matthew Dicks – the mastermind behind the art of storytelling, uncovers the secrets of creating compelling stories from his bestselling book called Storyworthy.
In this episode, Matthew shares what constitutes a story, how to begin and end a story, and much more.
Matthew also teaches us his 'Homework for Life' technique, a daily ritual that involves documenting the most story-worthy moment of each day. This practice uncovers the hidden depths within the seemingly inconsequential moments of life, transforming them into a wellspring of narrative potential. By engaging in this practice, storytellers can enhance their craft, preserve memories, and slow down the perceived passage of time, affirming that each day is indeed memorable.
Matthew Dicks is the internationally bestselling author of several novels, including The Other Mother, Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, and Twenty-one Truths About Love, as well as the nonfiction titles Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling and Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life. He is an elementary school teacher, a storyteller, a marketing and storytelling consultant, a speaking coach, a blogger, and a wedding DJ.
Matthew is a record 56-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 9-time GrandSLAM champion whose stories have been featured on their nationally syndicated Moth Radio Hour and weekly podcasts. His stories have also appeared on PBS's Stories From the Stage.
Matthew is also the co-founder and artistic director of SpeakUp, a Hartford-based storytelling organization that produces shows throughout New England. He teaches storytelling and public speaking to individuals, corporations, universities, religious institutions, and school districts worldwide.
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