On episode #94 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we share a listener's tip on digital whiteboards and discuss upcoming online events.  STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020 April 18: Solo show, MOPCO Improv Theater STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020 April 18: Storytelling workshop (beginner), MOPCO Improv Theater April 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, and 27: Advanced storytelling workshop  July 27-31: Storytelling boot camp, CT Historical Society In our Homework for Life segment, I talk about working through a moment, seeking as many possible meanings as possible before settling on a story.  Next we listen to a story by Lisa Ferguson. Amongst the many things we discuss include: Expressing big ideas in tiny moments Strategies for telling stories from childhood Process language  The "less is more" nature of description and details Launching a story with stakes Next Elysha answers a question about being married to Matt and a question about telling stories when specific moments are seemingly absent from the story.   Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.  RECOMMEDATIONS Elysha: Knives Out (film) Saturday Night Live At-Home episode (04.11.2020) Matt: John Krasinski's "Some Good News" _______________________________________________ Support Speak Up Storytelling through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/speakupstorytelling 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: 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