{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Tracey Segarra: &quot;Waiting for Dad&quot;","description":"On episode #103 of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast, Matthew and Elysha Dicks talk storytelling! In our follow up segment, we discuss upcoming shows, Speak Up merchandise, and workshops, all online! STORYTELLING SHOWS 2020  August 22:&amp;nbsp;Speak Up at the Connecticut Historical Society (7:00 PM) (virtual) September 12:&amp;nbsp;Solo show at MOPCO Improv Theater (8:00 PM) (virtual) September 26:&amp;nbsp;Speak Up at the Connecticut Historical Society (7:00 PM) virtual) October 24:&amp;nbsp;Speak Up at the Connecticut Historical Society (7:00 PM) virtual) October 25:&amp;nbsp;Speak Up-Voices of Hope showcase (11:00 AM) (virtual)  STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS 2020   September 12: Storytelling master class&amp;nbsp;at MOPCO Improv Theater&amp;nbsp;(10:00-6:00) (virtual)  October 30-November 1:&amp;nbsp;Storytelling weekend workshop at Copper Beech Institute&amp;nbsp;(virtual)  In our Homework for Life segment, Matt talks about finding metaphors in his Homework for Life and how they can become stories.&amp;nbsp; Next we listen to a story by Tracey Segarra. Amongst the many things we discuss include:   Stakes&amp;nbsp;   Story structure   Effective list building  Pacing and pausing  Surprise   Next we answer a questions about performing online and college essays.&amp;nbsp; Lastly, we each offer a recommendation.&amp;nbsp; RECOMMEDATIONS Elysha:  Watchman on HBO  Matt:  Story Jam: https:\/\/www.storyjamshow.com  _______________________________________________ Support Speak Up Storytelling through our Patreon page:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/speakupstorytelling Speak Up merch at Cotton Bureau:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/3gc1h35 Purchase&amp;nbsp;Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling:&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/amzn.to\/2H3YNn3 Purchase&amp;nbsp;Twenty-one Truths About Love:&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/amzn.to\/35Mz1xS&amp;nbsp; Homework for Life:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/2f9ZPne Matthew Dicks's website:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.matthewdicks.com Matthew Dicks's YouTube channel: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/matthewjohndicks&amp;nbsp; Matthew Dicks's blog: https:\/\/matthewdicks.com\/blog  ","author_name":"Speak Up Storytelling","author_url":"http:\/\/speakupstorytelling.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/15657374\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/15657374"}