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Read more about the article The first rule of memoir

The first rule of memoir

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 13, 2012
  • Post category:The Writing Process
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As I prepare to write my first memoir, I shall embrace this concept fully. You have been warned, you rotten people who did bad things to me.

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Read more about the article The Moth: Bike Off Roof

The Moth: Bike Off Roof

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 12, 2012
  • Post category:Moth
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On April 19 of this year, I took the stage at The Moth StorySLAM at Housing Works in Manhattan to tell a story. The theme of the night was Armor. …

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Read more about the article Competing against my hero

Competing against my hero

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 12, 2012
  • Post category:Moth
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Storyteller Steve Zimmer is a hero of mine. I’ve listened to him several times on The Moth’s weekly podcast and have heard him tell stories live at Moth events around…

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My hometown on Blackstone, Massachusetts needs to learn the value of doing nothing

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 11, 2012
  • Post category:Critic
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I grew up in Blackstone, Massachusetts, a small town on the border of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. I love Blackstone. It was a wonderful place to grow up. I’ve actually…

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Read more about the article Resemblance update

Resemblance update

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 10, 2012
  • Post category:Family
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For those of you who doubted the resemblance when I first posted photos of my newborn son and his grandfather, what do you think now?  

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Read more about the article When my wife and I argue, it’s about how our eldest child was conceived

When my wife and I argue, it’s about how our eldest child was conceived

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 10, 2012
  • Post category:Autobiography
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I recently read that money is the number one thing that people say they argue about most in marriage.Arguing about the children is second on the list.To be honest, my…

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Read more about the article See the resemblance?

See the resemblance?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 9, 2012
  • Post category:Family
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Grandpa on the left, grandson (and my son) on the right.  

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Read more about the article Peeping Tom

Peeping Tom

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 9, 2012
  • Post category:Books/MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND items
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My favorite photo from last week’s Book Expo America was Erin Morgenstern’s Instagram of the advanced readers copies she acquired while at the Expo. Erin Morgenstern is the author of…

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Read more about the article The Moth: Shoe Thief

The Moth: Shoe Thief

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 8, 2012
  • Post category:Moth
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On July 17 I will be competing in The Moth’s GrandSLAM championship at the Highline Ballroom in Manhattan. I gained access to this championship event by winning the Moth’s StorySLAM…

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Read more about the article A moment that makes up for all the poop

A moment that makes up for all the poop

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:June 8, 2012
  • Post category:Books/Family
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As a parent, you never know when your child is going to do something that will cause your heart to soar (or sink). One minute your child is lying about…

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