Matthew Dicks

Matthew Dicks, the prodigious author of "Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling," has crafted a literary oeuvre that dances on the precipice of humor and pathos. His books, revered for their profound insight into the human condition, offer a bio of life’s narrative potential. Dicks' work transcends the mere act of storytelling; it is an exploration of the transformative power that stories wield over our existence. Raised amidst the quietude of Blackstone, Massachusetts, his life has been punctuated by events as extraordinary as his prose—experiencing brushes with mortality and a notorious high school rebellion. In the realm of storytelling, Dicks stands as a colossus—a 35-time Moth StorySLAM champion and a 5-time GrandSLAM victor, gracing stages from the Wilbur Theater to the Brooklyn Academy of Music. His narrative prowess is further evidenced in "Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend," a novel that not only garnered the 2014 Dolly Gray Award but also captivated an international readership through translations into over 25 languages. The thematic undercurrents of his novels often delve into the labyrinthine complexities of identity and resilience, resonating deeply with readers around the globe. Beyond his written works, Dicks' influence permeates academia and public speaking. As co-founder and creative director of Speak Up, he cultivates storytelling talent throughout New England, while also imparting wisdom at prestigious institutions like Yale University. Through his fusion of educational and narrative expertise, Dicks continues to illuminate the path for aspiring storytellers. Married to Elysha, and father to Clara and Charlie, Matthew Dicks remains an indomitable force in literature, his life and work a testament to the enduring power of stories to reshape our world.