Speak Up Storytelling: Ellen Feldman Ornato
On episode #90 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling!
In our follow up segment, we discuss the importance of storytelling and self-care in the time of this pandemic. We also read some listeners’ emails and discuss events and workshops moving forward.
STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020
April 18: Storytelling workshop (beginner), MOPCO Improv Theater, Schenectady, NY (remote)
STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020
April 18: Storytelling workshop (beginner), MOPCO Improv Theater, Schenectady, NY (remote)
July 27-31: Storytelling boot camp, CT Historical Society
In our Homework for Life segment, I talk about taking a small moment with my son and building it into a much larger, more personally significant and vulnerable story.
Next we listen to a story by Ellen Feldman Ornato.
Amongst the many things we discuss include:
- Defining the landscape of the story
- Universal appeal in unique moments
- Scene setting through repetition
- Restructuring stories to increase stakes
- Pacing
Next we answer a question about crafting stories.
Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.
RECOMMEDATIONS
Elysha:
- Read Brightly: https://www.readbrightly.com/
Matt:
- Masterclass: https://www.masterclass.com/homepage
LINKS
Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling: https://amzn.to/2H3YNn3
Purchase Twenty-one Truths About Love: https://amzn.to/35Mz1xS
Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne
Matthew Dicks’s website: https://matthewdicks.com
Matthew Dicks’s YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks
Matthew Dicks’s blog:
https://matthewdicks.com/matthewdicksblog
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