Public readings are rough. Most writers are shy to begin with, and these events force normally solitary people into the spotlight.
Today, our special guest DeLauné Michel (who just published her second novel, The Safety of Secrets) explained how reading your work in front of an audience can change your writing.
If you watch her video closely, you can see all the traits of a successful public reading: eye contact, hand gestures, careful pauses and plenty of humor.
Watch this video and learn. Maybe your next public reading won't be so scary.
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