Writing, Whittling, and Wandering Through Nerdiness with Author and Storyteller Matt Eicheldinger

That Nerd Thing

Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 12

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Episode description

In this episode, Morgan interviews award-winning and bestselling storyteller Matt Eicheldinger. Transitioning from a teaching profession to a full-time author, Matt opens up about embracing his creative side, the significant changes it brought into his life, and his aspirations to give back to the community through storytelling. Matt discusses his love for storytelling, gaming, and even whittling wood! Don’t forget to check out the first book in The Matt Sprouts Series…Matt Sprouts and The Curse of The Ten Broken Toes!

00:18 Introducing Matt Eicheldinger

01:30 The Matt Sprouts Series

02:30 Diving into Matt’s Nerdy Identity: From Ninja Turtles to Whittling Wood

05:48 Exploring the Depths of Creativity

10:25 Exploring the Depths of Nerdy Interests: Video Games, Comics, and More

12:53 The Underrated and Random Nerdy Sides of Matt

15:13 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Publishing and Going Viral

16:36 The Art of Storytelling: Connecting Through Creativity and Comedy

20:40 Navigating the World of Social Media

31:09 The Unpredictable Path of a Teacher Turned Author

34:08 The Power of Crowdfunding and Community Support

37:03 The Breakthrough: Securing an Agent and a Book Deal