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Storyworthy

Written by: Matthew Dicks,Dan Kennedy - foreword
Narrated by: Matthew Dicks,John Glouchevitch
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A five-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and bestselling novelist shows how to tell a great story - and why doing so matters.

Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, at a sales presentation or therapy appointment, with family or friends, we are constantly narrating events and interpreting emotions and actions. In this compelling book, storyteller extraordinaire Matthew Dicks presents wonderfully straightforward and engaging tips and techniques for constructing, telling, and polishing stories that will hold the attention of your audience (no matter how big or small). He shows that anyone can learn to be an appealing storyteller, that everyone has something “storyworthy” to express, and, perhaps most important, that the act of creating and telling a tale is a powerful way of understanding and enhancing your own life.

©2018 Matthew Dicks. (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

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meh.

Wasnt for me I had to listen to this at 1.7 times the speed just to get through it and still have no idea why I didn't just return it. There are a few nuggets of useful information but nothing new. Mostly the author seemed to repeat the same stories and tips and toot his own horn while talking about how not to sound like a egotistical "douchbag" (too bad he didn't take his own advice).

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Great resource

I’m gonna have to buy a copy and treat it like a textbook! A great resource to guide us in learning how to tell effective stories and speak to people in an engaging manner.

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  • Rae
  • 2019-04-23

Excellent and useful tips!

Loved this book from start to finish; in fact I've listened to it twice! The author keeps you entertained with his stories and tips that have made him a very successful storyteller.

This book is excellent for anyone interested in becoming a better storyteller whether they want to use the skills in sales, as a leader, your friends or any other situation where you want to engage the people around you.

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Absolutely loved this book

I bought this as part of an audible sale so I went in with low expectations but this was so freaking interesting. I’d never heard of story telling competitions or knew anything about the subject but now I am fascinated. Great book for anyone and everyone. I think I’m gonna listen again

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Ironically it’s a little flat

Listened to a third of the book.. might return to it another day sometime.. can’t imagine a situation where I would recommend this book..although I do wish it was better

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life changing. Buy it and read it five times

Occassionaly, a book will come into my life that has so much value jammed into it. that it makes me feel like Golem and his ring. this is one of those books. my creative mind is forever changed.

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I need to listen to this again, ASAP!

There are so many golden nuggets in this book that I plan on listening to it again, and this time taking notes. I don't do a lot of storytelling, but when I do, I'm confident they'll be much better, thanks to Matthew.

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Not a fan

Maybe I had a different perception of this book but I only made it a quarter of the way through and had to stop and return it.
What I was hoping for was a way to prepare an effective story.
What I heard was a bunch of nonsense about “the moth” and “story slams” and his own personal stories.
There were parts that I just found annoying (when reading off a list from a spreadsheet) which people can skim over in a real book.
I found the author/narrators voice not appealing as it is quite nasally.

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Storyworthy

Amazing very well writing and easy to apply. I will be doing homework for life!

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  • Kat
  • 2022-12-16

perfect!

I've learned a lot. So many life habits & shortcuts & mindset for better writing
The author shared so many personal stories and their making-off. 100% recommand. very applicable and it was fun to listen to. thank you !

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  • polaris
  • 2019-08-22

not many tips on how to deliver a good story

The author spends most of the book telling stories about himself, which in my opinion are not the greatest stories. he gives some tips on how to tell a good story, but that's just a very small part of the content. I stopped listening around chapter seven as I didn't find the content to be that great

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  • Mr. 456
  • 2020-03-06

There are better books On Story then this

5 second portion was the only real take away. Maybe homework for life, but I cannot not see myself revisiting or endorsing this book, so it's a return for me. There are a lot of stories and you can tell the authors a good guy, who's trying to help. Great business model, but I didn't actually get or learn much after spending 8 hours with him. Here's the thing, telling stories is a huge to my business. I wanted to like it, but cannot. You want the real low down in less time? Get "Stories That Stick" instead and invest your credit elsewhere. If you are going to do a moth slam or contest, sure, but if you're just telling stories to friends, or for business Stories That Stick hands down. YMMV

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  • Anthony
  • 2019-01-26

This book leapt into my top 5

I've been listening to Audible books since 2015, and this is one of the most phenomenal books I've read.

Here's a short review: Don't wonder if you should get the book. Get the book.

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  • Tom
  • 2019-08-09

his voice gave me a massive headache

I have no clue why, but for whatever reason, the preview clip didn't feel annoying, yet at a certain point, early in the book I realize that the guy's voice felt very scratchy and sharp and listening to it just gave me a headache. Deciding to return for this reason, voice definitely not a match for me!

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2019-02-27

Thought provoking

Best thing I can say is this, it's makes you want to be a storyteller. His belief that if you are in front of people and not engaging them, then you are stealing their time, is thought provoking.

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  • Matto
  • 2019-08-05

Really don't waste your hard earned money on this!

Just no. Big waste of time! Really just a long rant from uncle Steve at Thanksgiving !!!

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  • JB
  • 2019-05-12

Quite insightful, but doesn't get into "the why"

I liked it a lot, but I feel like many recommendations don't go into the "why" of why humans prefer one type of story or way to tell the story over another way. He just tells you people like this, not that... insightful nonetheless.

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  • Dee Watson
  • 2019-04-22

Disappointed.

I was hoping to learn what it takes to be a world class storyteller, not listen to an autobiography.

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  • Denise
  • 2018-09-11

Matthew Dicks is a superhero!

Storyworthy has ignited in me a flame to commit to developing and sharing my stories. Mr Dicks offers many concrete ideas and tips and infuses his wealth of information with examples of his own stories and storytelling techniques.

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  • Willie J Prevolt
  • 2019-05-16

Okay, that was good gotcha!

I seen Dan Kennedy’s name thinking it’s the Marketer Dan Kennedy and was surprise it was someone else in the writing space with that name.

The book is awesome and most of the stories that was told was awesome, I will have to go back to this book every six months or until I feel like I have this stuff down cold.

While, I’m not a writer I do blogging, and want to tell better stories in my copy.

The main thing I like about this book is its simple to understand their is no 67 steps or check list-

It’s just a clean cut direct path to here’s how to tell better stories and here’s the emotions you want to hit.

Like I said it was a good gotcha, I really enjoyed the book.

The only part I didn’t like or had to listen to again is when you was talking about the word “And” for what ever reason that threw me for a loop.

Oh, and some of the words you used made me smile because you used big words when it’s simpler easier words that’s more common place that the reader would have understood better.

Good job, I would definitely grab your next book.

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  • Blanche Elisabeth Cornuau
  • 2023-01-20

Poor

He says he is good at story telling but all the stories he tells in the book made me very bored. He talks about his own life more than actual tips. He made me dislike him so I can't take him seriously.

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  • Stiouz
  • 2023-01-01

Awful

I haven’t finished yet as the voice is very annoying and not please to listen to. Also, so far, I’m not sure what the content of the book is and not sure it’ll head in a interesting way… maybe I’ll listen to the whole thing. Bit by bit. Nothing is more unlikely though… very disappointed by this audio book.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2022-08-01

Inspiring and instructive

Matthew Dicks reads the book himself and that makes it so enjoyable. The book has great insights but is most importantly fun to read.

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