On episode #53 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, MatthewDicks talks storytelling! In our followup segment, we read letters about Homework for Life from two of our listeners.  We also discuss our upcoming shows and workshops:  ALSO, UPCOMING SHOWS: August 10: Great Hartford Story Slam at Hartford Flavor Company August 17: Solo storytelling show at Taproot Theater, Seattle, WA September 7: “Tests” at Real Art Ways November 2: Great Hartford Story Slam, location TBD December 14: “Crafty” at CHS, Hartford, STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2019 July 27: Storytelling workshop (advanced), CT Historical Society October 4-6: Storytelling workshop, Art of Living Retreat, Boone, NC October 25-27: Storytelling workshop (beginner), Kripalu Center for Yoga and Heath December 6-8: Storytelling workshop (advanced), Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health Then Elysha departs for the rest of the episode and Matt plays a story of his own.  Amongst the many things he discusses include: Big moments transformed into small, relatable moments The conversation between the beginning and ending of a story The openings of stories Omission The principle of "but and therefore" Ending a story effectively (and not stupidly)   LINKS Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling Homework for Life: https://bit.ly/2f9ZPne Matthew Dicks's website: http://www.matthewdicks.com Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/matthewjohndicks  Subscribe to Matthew Dicks's weekly newsletter:  http://www.matthewdicks.com/matthewdicks-subscribe Subscribe to the Speak Up newsletter:  http://www.matthewdicks.com/subscribe-speak-up