tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post4930828253464779770..comments2023-12-29T11:39:14.271-06:00Comments on 4RV Reading, Writing, & Art News: Tips for Speaking and Presenting at ConferencesVivian Zabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-20994398893418267932012-05-15T11:35:59.908-05:002012-05-15T11:35:59.908-05:00God bless the teachers! Where would we be without ...God bless the teachers! Where would we be without those brave souls!Suzanne Cordatoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12456536184016933556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-1950003205858769922012-05-15T11:18:25.964-05:002012-05-15T11:18:25.964-05:00Starting locally for free is the foundation for bu...Starting locally for free is the foundation for building a speaking resume. I did that for years before more, uh, major speaking/workshop opportunities arose.<br /><br />Of course I spoke and did presentations and workshops for nearly free (very low pay) for 30 years -- as a teacher.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-58492072248007944802012-05-15T10:38:42.628-05:002012-05-15T10:38:42.628-05:00Vivian, such a good reminder that we need to upgra...Vivian, such a good reminder that we need to upgrade our spoken language as well as our appearance. I love the line about the audience deserving our best. It's a gift to have someone's undivided attention; many things compete for it.<br /><br />Even before a book is published, I'd encourage writers to seek out speaking opportunities. I sold a poem to Highlights magazine and used that as a springboard to speak in local classrooms for free. The poem hasn't been published yet, but everyone in town knows I'm a writer. And it was fun!Suzanne Cordatoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12456536184016933556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-66541308645743672612012-05-15T09:33:56.290-05:002012-05-15T09:33:56.290-05:00Vivian, Great tips. Thanks! I haven't presente...Vivian, Great tips. Thanks! I haven't presented in person yet, but am hoping to get the chance one of these days. <br /><br /><a href="http://karencioffiwritingandmarketing.com" rel="nofollow">Karen Cioffi Writing and Marketing</a>Karen Cioffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492421057039326702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-21085750765061144102012-05-15T09:20:30.644-05:002012-05-15T09:20:30.644-05:00Joan, I'm sharing what I taught about speaking...Joan, I'm sharing what I taught about speaking and debate competition adapted for writers, illustrators, or editors.Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-69406281504547450572012-05-15T09:18:38.408-05:002012-05-15T09:18:38.408-05:00Dear Vivian,
Thank you for sharing your exper...Dear Vivian,<br /> Thank you for sharing your expertise about speaking and presenting at conferences. You gave us many great things to remember to be successful. <br /> Joan Y. EdwardsJoan Y. Edwardshttp://www.joanyedwards.comnoreply@blogger.com