Reading in Public Without Sounding Like You're Apologizing
I’ve done a lot of public readings. Open mics, workshops, theatres, places with folding chairs and weird lighting. People have told me I’m decent at it. That it sounds natural, strong, alive. And I sometimes even believe that is true. But I didn’t start that way. It started when I began reading my pieces into the air a million times until it stopped feeling awkward. Until I didn’t stumble or shrink halfway through. So, if you’ve got a reading coming up—maybe your book’s out, maybe you’re...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read