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Writers: How Not to Bomb

Published on July 17, 2011 By Alice Osborn

When you’re nervous before a reading, open mic or a speaking event you’re that way because you don’t want to bomb. You don’t want to be humiliated and asked never to come back.  You also don’t want to let your audience down. Maybe you’ve had a less-than-ideal speaking experience and you’re afraid lightning will strike [...]

What Makes a Successful Open Mic Series?

Published on June 13, 2011 By Alice Osborn

Chances are if you’re a writer you’ve been to an open mic. What was it about that open mic last night that made you want or not want to come back? Was it the people, the venue, the performances or all three? After over two years of running my own open mic series and attending scores of open mics I’ve come up [...]

What Should You Wear When You Perform?

Published on June 7, 2011 By Alice Osborn

If you read your writing out loud in public you need to think of yourself as a performer–even if you’re reading at an open mic with five people. You’re on stage and you need to plan your lines as well as your appearance so you can attract the right energy.  What should you wear? If [...]