So, I'm getting ready to start my preparations for starting to get ready for the preparation I'll need to do to get prepared to get ready to speak at the Arkansas Literary Festival...
Gah! Can you feel the intimidation? Even my blog is procrastinating.
I have no idea what to do to "wow and entertain" my audience. Should I stand on my head while reading a selection for my book? Dress as a zombie and attack people as they come into the session? Project a large green head on the wall and hide behind a curtain and pretend I'm the wizard of zombie? Blerghghhghg.....
There is stress, there is indecision, there is the fact that I am really an introvert much more comfortable hiding behind my keyboard. But I'm thinking of doing a Large Pad presentation a la Demetri Martin (he cracks me up), then a reading of "amusing selections" from the work--YOU ARE SO UNDEAD TO ME, in stores now!--and then a question and answer session.
What do you think? Any suggestions? Advice for the speaking-afeared?
Happy Weekend!
Stacey Jay
1 comments:
Hi Stacey!
Firstly, I read your book, and it was very enjoyable =]
More on the topic, I think that whatever you do, you should pick something that you'll enjoy and won't be uncomfortable for you in front of an audience. As long as the audience sees you excited and on point, they'll be engaged right there with you. When you do decide what you're going to do, go over it in your head so you are on point, but don't stress because you'll be fine. :] Good luck!
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