Speak Up Storytellin‪g‬ Matthew and Elysha Dicks

In this special episode of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast,  Matthew Shepard and Steve Brouse talk about what it's like to become characters in a book of fiction and other oddities in the  creation of Matt's novel, "Twenty-one Truths About Love," a book written entirely in list form.
In this series of 5 episodes, Matt, along with Elysha, several friends, his editor, and the illustrator of the cover, will pull back the curtains on publishing. They'll talk about the writing process, creativity, collaboration, stumbling blocks, and more.  
"Twenty-one Truths About Love" is now available in paperback and can be purchased wherever you get books. 

In this special episode of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matt and storyteller Jeni Bonaldo talk about the stumbling blocks that occurred in the writing of Matt's novel, "Twenty-one Truths About Love," a book written entirely in list form.
In this series of 5 episodes, Matt, along with Elysha, several friends, his editor, and the illustrator of the cover, will pull back the curtains on publishing. They'll talk about the writing process, creativity, collaboration, stumbling blocks, and more.  
"Twenty-one Truths About Love" is now available in paperback and can be purchased wherever you get books. 

In this special episode of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matt and designer Kerri Resnick talk about the creation of Matt's novel, "Twenty-one Truths About Love," a book written entirely in list form.
In this series of 5 episodes, Matt, along with Elysha, several friends, his editor, and the illustrator of the cover, will pull back the curtains on publishing. They'll talk about the writing process, creativity, collaboration, stumbling blocks, and more.  
"Twenty-one Truths About Love" is now available in paperback and can be purchased wherever you get books. 

In this special episode of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matt and editor Hannah Braaten talk about the creation of Matt's novel, "Twenty-one Truths About Love," a book written entirely in list form.
In this series of 5 episodes, Matt, along with Elysha, several friends, his editor, and the illustrator of the cover, will pull back the curtains on publishing. They'll talk about the writing process, creativity, collaboration, stumbling blocks, and more.  
"Twenty-one Truths About Love" is now available in paperback and can be purchased wherever you get books. 

In this special episode of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matt and Elysha talk about the creation of Matt's novel, "Twenty-one Truths About Love," a book written entirely in list form.
In this series of 5 episodes, Matt, along with Elysha, several friends, his editor, and the illustrator of the cover, will pull back the curtains on publishing. They'll talk about the writing process, creativity, collaboration, stumbling blocks, and more.  
"Twenty-one Truths About Love" is now available in paperback and can be purchased wherever you get books. 

On episode #112 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks are back, talking storytelling!
In our follow up segment, we discuss Elysha's recovery from COVID-19, a public service announcement on birds, upcoming shows and workshops, and more.  
In our Homework for Life segment, Matt talks about finding stories through contrast. 
Next we listen to a story by Sue Huggans. 
Amongst the many things we discuss include:
The chronology of storytelling
Controlling your audience's wonder
Description without adjectives
The powerful combination of surprise and vulnerability 
Avoiding describing scenes after the fact
Next we answer questions about our podcasting equipment, Charlie's finger, and creating a family legacy. 
Lastly, we each offer a recommendation. 
RECOMMEDATIONS
Elysha:
Thekitchn.com Matt:
Springsteen on Broadway 

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