Speak Up Storytelling: Eric Feeney
On episode #60 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Elysha Dicks and I talk storytelling with special guest Eric Feeney.
In our follow-up segment, we hear from a listener who has found a surprising benefit to Homework for Life and another with storytelling advice for me. We also inquire about the possible existence of listeners in the Louisville area.
In our Homework for Life segment, I talk about the importance of collecting moments that don’t always seem storyworthy because we never know when we’re in the midst of a story. Also, Homework for Life has enormous value beyond storytelling.
Next we listen to a story by Eric Feeney.
Amongst the many things we discuss include:
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Word choices, in terms of stakes and the preservation of humor
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Describing elements of a story that everyone isn’t entirely familiar with.
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Humor
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Pushing into scenes to clear the clutter
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The importance of a clean ending.
We then answer a listener question about getting reluctant students to speak and tell stories.
Finally, we each offer a recommendation.
LINKS
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Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling
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Purchase Twenty-one Truths About Love
RECOMMEDATIONS
Elysha:
Matt:
Feeney:
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Qball
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Seesaw
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Whisper phone
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The Notebook
