Matthew Dicks

Matthew Dicks is a bestselling novelist, nationally recognized storyteller, playwright, communications consultant, award-winning elementary schoolteacher, humor and advice columnist, minister, wedding DJ, and professional public speaker. He teaches storytelling and communications at universities, corporate workplaces, media companies, and community organizations, and has published articles in national media. He has won multiple Moth GrandSLAM story competitions and, together with his wife, created the organization Speak Up to help others share their stories. Dicks is the host of the Speak Up Storytelling podcast and lives with his family in Connecticut.