How to Read Poetry at an Open Mike
Find a group or venue where you can read in public., Contact the organizer to see how to sign up or register to read., Choose the poems you will read., Practice reading your chosen pieces., Make note cards.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find a group or venue where you can read in public.
This could be a writing group, bookstore, university, library, arts fair, workshop or festival. -
Step 2: Contact the organizer to see how to sign up or register to read.
Sometimes you must sign up in advance. , The length and number depends on the announced limits of the event.
Generally don't expect to read more than 5 minutes, which allows several short pieces. , Carve out time to sit alone and go over reading your work aloud.
Refine your diction, tempo and cadence so that listeners will be able to hear subtle cues about the formatting of the poem, such as line breaks.
Time the intervals at which you will look up at the crowd. , Print or type your work in large enough letters and spacing so that you can read easily. -
Step 3: Choose the poems you will read.
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Step 4: Practice reading your chosen pieces.
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Step 5: Make note cards.
Detailed Guide
This could be a writing group, bookstore, university, library, arts fair, workshop or festival.
Sometimes you must sign up in advance. , The length and number depends on the announced limits of the event.
Generally don't expect to read more than 5 minutes, which allows several short pieces. , Carve out time to sit alone and go over reading your work aloud.
Refine your diction, tempo and cadence so that listeners will be able to hear subtle cues about the formatting of the poem, such as line breaks.
Time the intervals at which you will look up at the crowd. , Print or type your work in large enough letters and spacing so that you can read easily.
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