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Post by benedictjjones on Sept 23, 2014 17:21:50 GMT 1
Anyone ever a reading in front of large (probably hundred and fifty or so) group?
Might be doing one later in the year and have zero experience of such things...
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Post by Ross Warren on Sept 23, 2014 18:37:47 GMT 1
I don't even like reading my stuff aloud to myself!
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Post by benedictjjones on Sept 24, 2014 10:04:28 GMT 1
^my thoughts exactly! If I don't do this I might arrange something a bit smaller to start me off!
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Post by Jason Whittle on Sept 24, 2014 15:12:18 GMT 1
I read in front of 50-70ish in Wales last year, which was a nervewracking but thrilling experience. Unfortunately it wasn't a genre crowd, and in graphically describing the injuries sustained in a coalmining disaster (two days after its centenary!)I thought I might be upsetting people, so I cut it a bit short. I'll go back with a more light-hearted story next year.
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Post by benedictjjones on Sept 24, 2014 16:36:08 GMT 1
^Yes, this would be a work crowd. Was thinking of doing a Christmas ghost story but really not sure about it
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Post by Jason Whittle on Sept 25, 2014 10:14:26 GMT 1
Fine tradition, great idea, and a good stepping stone to the FantasyCon reading cafe. I say go for it.
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Post by benedictjjones on Sept 25, 2014 12:49:24 GMT 1
thanks, mate. waiting to see if they have enough people doing things without me. if they do im hoping to do a reading in a smaller environment (one where I can have a fortifying pint before the reading...)
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Post by karswell on Sept 25, 2014 16:24:32 GMT 1
I've only ever done presentations for work in front of crowds. It gets easier with experience... A reading will be slightly different in that you're not really trying to get points across and you can concentrate on the actual reading rather than trying to remember what you're saying and focusing on the audience. Thing to remember is, the audience are on your side and want you to do well.
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Post by benedictjjones on Sept 26, 2014 10:46:33 GMT 1
Thanks, mate. got a few months before i'll have to do it if I do!
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