Skip to content

Stories sell - Get the book

Matthew Dicks
  • About
  • Stories
    • Books
    • Blog
    • Articles
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Success Stories
  • Consulting
    • Learn More
    • Current/Previous Clients
  • Speaking
  • Connect
    • Contact
    • Events
  • Other Things
    • Storyworthy
    • Speak Up
  • Toggle website search
  • About
  • Stories
    • Books
    • Blog
    • Articles
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Success Stories
  • Consulting
    • Learn More
    • Current/Previous Clients
  • Speaking
  • Connect
    • Contact
    • Events
  • Other Things
    • Storyworthy
    • Speak Up
  • Toggle website search
Read more about the article Second place sucks

Second place sucks

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 24, 2012
  • Post category:Moth/Storytelling
  • Post comments:0 Comments

I competed in The Moth’s StorySLAM last night and came in second place, losing to my storytelling hero, Steve Zimmer, by a tenth of a point. It was actually an…

Continue ReadingSecond place sucks
Read more about the article Three unique book reviews

Three unique book reviews

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 23, 2012
  • Post category:MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND items/Review
  • Post comments:0 Comments

The reviews of MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND have been pouring in, and while I will not share all of them with you, I thought that these three were worth…

Continue ReadingThree unique book reviews
Read more about the article Bookseller love

Bookseller love

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 23, 2012
  • Post category:Appearances/MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND items
  • Post comments:0 Comments

I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting Stanley Hadsell of Market Block Books in Troy, New York, but he is my hero. Actually, all booksellers are my heroes…

Continue ReadingBookseller love
Read more about the article Forgetfulness

Forgetfulness

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 22, 2012
  • Post category:Appearances/Books/Poetry/Recommended Reading/Viewing
  • Post comments:0 Comments

At last night’s book launch, I read a poem by Billy Collins while recommending one of this books of poetry. I also spoke about the importance of listening to Collins…

Continue ReadingForgetfulness
Read more about the article My book launch included three very special people

My book launch included three very special people

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 22, 2012
  • Post category:Appearances/MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND items/Teaching
  • Post comments:0 Comments

Last night’s book launch at Barnes & Noble was wonderful, and I thank all of my friends and family and fans for their support. We had about one hundred people…

Continue ReadingMy book launch included three very special people
Read more about the article Pub day outfit

Pub day outfit

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 21, 2012
  • Post category:Family/MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND items
  • Post comments:0 Comments

I came home from the gym this morning and found my little boy wearing this pub day celebratory outfit. First she hires someone to mow the lawn for me, and…

Continue ReadingPub day outfit
Read more about the article I am not alone on this new journey

I am not alone on this new journey

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 21, 2012
  • Post category:MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND items
  • Post comments:0 Comments

My latest book, MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND, lands in stores today. In the book industry, it’s known as pub day, and it could not be more thrilling. I was…

Continue ReadingI am not alone on this new journey
Read more about the article Best tea party ever!

Best tea party ever!

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 21, 2012
  • Post category:Family
  • Post comments:0 Comments

I walked back into the kitchen after folding some clothes, and this is what I found: My daughter, Clara. sitting in front of her brother, Charlie, with all the accoutrement…

Continue ReadingBest tea party ever!
Read more about the article There’s a time and place for bad news

There’s a time and place for bad news

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 20, 2012
  • Post category:Family/Idea
  • Post comments:0 Comments

My wife sent these photos to me while I was on the golf course this morning.   I have played golf with many married men and women whose spouses seem…

Continue ReadingThere’s a time and place for bad news
Read more about the article The iPhone needs a better name

The iPhone needs a better name

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:August 20, 2012
  • Post category:Idea/Web/Tech
  • Post comments:0 Comments

The device in my pocket is called an iPhone, but I’m starting to believe that this is the worst name possible for it. At one time, the primary function of…

Continue ReadingThe iPhone needs a better name
  • Go to the previous page
  • 1
  • …
  • 564
  • 565
  • 566
  • 567
  • 568
  • 569
  • 570
  • …
  • 814
  • Go to the next page
[I write and publish every single day.]

Get your daily dose of stories

Sign up to conveniently receive my daily blog post from “Grin & Bare It” into your inbox daily.
Facebook X-twitter Youtube Linkedin Instagram
© 2025 Matthew Dicks Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions