On episode #61 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow-up segment, we discuss our magical night of storytelling earlier in the week. We also update listeners on Charlie's health and remind listeners about our upcoming trip to Seattle.  STORYTELLING SHOWS 2019 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 November 23: Twenty-one Truths About Love book release, CT Historical Society, Hartford, CT December 14: “Crafty” at CT Historical Society, Hartford, CT STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2019 October 4-6: Storytelling workshop, Art of Living Retreat, Boone, NC October 25-27: Storytelling workshop (beginners), Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health November 9: Storytelling workshop (Beginner), CT Historical Society November 16: Storytelling workshop (Advanced), CT Historical Society December 6-8: Storytelling workshop (advanced), Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health January 25: Storytelling workshop (Beginner), CT Historical Society February 22: Storytelling workshop (Advanced), CT Historical Society In our Homework for Life segment, Matt talks about a small moment on the edge of a pond during a sunset. .  Next we listen to a story by Jospeh Basile (with interpretation by Julie Sharp).    Amongst the many things we discuss include: Nonfiction content in storytelling Launching scenes in the right spot (and the elimination of process language) Combining anecdotes into a more cohesive narrative Holding back information to preserve surprise We then answer a listener questions about diversity in storytelling and when you know a story is done.  Finally, we each offer a recommendation.   LINKS Purchase Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling Purchase Twenty-one Truths About Love  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  Matthew Dicks's blog: http://www.matthewdicks.com/matthewdicksblog 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 Subscribe to Matthew Dicks's blog: http://www.matthewdicks.com/subscribe-grin-and-bare-it RECOMMEDATIONS Elysha: A Peculiarly Dutch Summer Rite: Children Let Loose in the Night Woods - https://nyti.ms/2GKVLEQ Matt: She's 103 and Just Ran the 100-meter dash. Her Life Advice? :Look for Magic Moments - https://nyti.ms/2YshRa3