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Matthew Dicks Books

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Matthew Dicks is an American author, teacher, and professional storyteller. He is a multiple-time Moth StorySLAM and GrandSLAM champion and co-host of the podcast 'Speak Up Storytelling.

Known for: Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling

Books by Matthew Dicks

Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling

Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling

communication·10 min read

In this engaging guide, master storyteller Matthew Dicks shares practical techniques for crafting and telling powerful personal stories. Drawing on his experience as a multiple-time Moth StorySLAM and GrandSLAM champion, Dicks teaches readers how to find meaningful moments in everyday life and transform them into compelling narratives that can inspire, teach, and connect with others.

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The Homework for Life Method

Years ago, I felt drained, convinced I was running out of stories. I had told every childhood anecdote, every adventure from my days as a teacher or paramedic. Then I realized the problem wasn’t story scarcity—it was attention scarcity. That’s how Homework for Life was born. The method is deceptive...

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Finding Storyworthy Moments

People often say, “Nothing interesting ever happens to me.” But I’ve learned that isn’t true—it’s that we’re not trained to see the story beneath ordinary events. The best stories don’t come from grand adventures; they come from small, honest moments of truth. Storyworthy moments are those instance...

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About Matthew Dicks

Matthew Dicks is an American author, teacher, and professional storyteller. He is a multiple-time Moth StorySLAM and GrandSLAM champion and co-host of the podcast 'Speak Up Storytelling.' Dicks has also written several novels and teaches storytelling and communication workshops worldwide.

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Matthew Dicks is an American author, teacher, and professional storyteller. He is a multiple-time Moth StorySLAM and GrandSLAM champion and co-host of the podcast 'Speak Up Storytelling.

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