Speak Up Storytelling #81: Devan Sandiford

On episode #81 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!

In our follow up segment, we share about upcoming events in the Speak Up realm and update you on the condition of Nana!

STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020

STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020

In our Homework for Life segment, we talk about strategies that storytellers can use to cause an audience to experience emotions similar to the emotions the storyteller experienced within the story. 

Next we listen to a story by Devan Sandiford.

Amongst the many things we discuss include:

  1. Excellent opening sentences.

  2. Delivery as a key element to humor

  3. Identifying race without identifying skin color

  4. Allowing scenes to unfold for the audience like they unfolded for the storyteller

  5. Avoiding sentences that telegraph the next moment 

Next we answer questions from listeners about visions in storytelling and the use of thesis statements when preparing to craft a story. 

Lastly, we each offer a recommendation. 

RECOMMEDATIONS

Elysha:

Matt:

LINKS

Coming to terms with being an imperfect dad: https://wapo.st/2NsNxo5

Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytellinghttps://amzn.to/2H3YNn3

Purchase Twenty-one Truths About Lovehttps://amzn.to/35Mz1xS 

Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne

Matthew Dicks's website: http://www.matthewdicks.com

Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel:
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