On episode #99 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss firehouse and stripper poles as well as upcoming shows and workshops, all online! STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020 July 11: Solo show at MOPCO Improv Theater (7:30 PM) (virtual) STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020 July 11: Advanced storytelling workshop in partnership with MOPCO Improv Theater (11:00-6:00 PM) (virtual) In our Homework for Life segment, Matt talks about moments that have more than one beat, and how the smaller side of a large moment often makes for the best story.    Next we listen to a story by Katie Field. Amongst the many things we discuss include: Subtly in storytelling Living your story as you tell it  Breaking the rules Define characters throughout a story Centering thoughts in scenes Next we answer a questions about The Moth StorySLAM community and Elysha's view on Matt's storytelling.  Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.  RECOMMEDATIONS Elysha: Strawberry rhubarb crumble: https://bit.ly/2Zzu22s Matt: Art as a gift _______________________________________________ Moth GrandSLAM story: "Genetic Flaws" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajU08oQxbDo "We adopted two cats. Our kids' reaction was... unexpected" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDIF2Nte55A Greetings Little One: https://greetingslittleone.typepad.com 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: https://matthewdicks.com/blog