Comments on: 5 Tips for Presenting an Engaging Workshop

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Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:02:20 +0000

[…] For writers making presentations at conferences or conventions, Julie Glover sets out 5 tips for presenting an engaging workshop. […]

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 14:29:47 +0000

In reply to LauraDrake. Yep, total truth. In the way back, Randi Jorgenson used to help coach me. Terrible fear of speaking at the chapter meetings.

By: Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 15:33:31 +0000

In reply to Libby Sommer. Thanks, Libby! Yeah, I think that 18-minute rule is a good one. It's certainly working for TED. :)

By: LauraDrake

LauraDrake — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 09:47:22 +0000

In reply to Jenny Hansen. Well you sure hide it well, Jenny - even I didn't know that!

By: Libby Sommer

Libby Sommer — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 20:20:13 +0000

great tips. good to keep in mind the Ted Talk 18 minute attention span. thanks for sharing your wisdom.

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 17:23:41 +0000

AND she's a magician. Jeez, Fae...you knock me out.

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 17:22:21 +0000

In reply to Julie Glover. It's so funny. I dislike every "new podium" I meet, but I've gotten better about it through the years. I still get nervous in front of crowds, I just don't show it.

By: Fae Rowen

Fae Rowen — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 16:56:15 +0000

As a long-time teacher of everyone's favorite subject (!), I learned early that there had to be a reason for my audience to listen to me beyond detention or Saturday School. It's hilarious that you posted this today, because I woke up thinking of a small group (30 or less) talk I'd like to give on plot twists--and I had the perfect opening hook. (Okay, it's a short topology lesson--with scissors!) Even more important, though, is to give your audience what they want in terms of takeaway, something they can use the next time they sit down to write. When I was on the national circuit because I'd co-authored a math textbook, I first took a magic class. I bought "props" and practiced slight of hand (can you say "ropes"?) for my opening hooks. They listened to everything, thinking that I was going to involved them in a magic trick again! But then, I love delivering covert lessons. Thanks for an archival post, Julie!

By: Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:45:29 +0000

In reply to carrienichols. Thanks for stopping by! Have a lovely weekend.

By: Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:45:10 +0000

In reply to Jenny Hansen. Me too! The having-to-speak-more part isn't quite as exciting as some other stuff, but I figure I can handle it. :)