tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post3626948006400137011..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Public Reading PrimerLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-40168468821342335112011-08-25T07:25:53.922-04:002011-08-25T07:25:53.922-04:00Hey Suzie, you may not have read stories publicly,...Hey Suzie, you may not have read stories publicly, but don't you read reports and such in your job? <br /><br />I can picture you reading, but it's like a still photo because I haven't met you yet. <br /><br />Hey wait - I have an idea... when we go by train to RWA Anaheim next year, we can do a reading on the train for all those bored passengers. That's a writer's dream isn&#Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-50171098732294046392011-08-25T07:20:17.332-04:002011-08-25T07:20:17.332-04:00Hey Carrie Ann, I can believe it just from what I&...Hey Carrie Ann, I can believe it just from what I've heard you read at the SRW mtgs. Your voice has a natural humble quality to begin with. You also use inflection to advantage. When you read, it's like you're talking on a one-on-one basis with your audience. I think your eye contact has a lot to do with it because you pause and really look at people. I realized you are a Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-45858232319313794272011-08-24T23:08:30.817-04:002011-08-24T23:08:30.817-04:00Hey Anita! Sorry it took me so long to get here. I...Hey Anita! Sorry it took me so long to get here. It's been a long crazy day. Cool idea! I've never read publicly - except to little kids, nor have I ever attended a reading. It sounds like fun.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-44768637459823809522011-08-24T23:01:32.750-04:002011-08-24T23:01:32.750-04:00Thanks Anita. I did a reading at the Francis Morr...Thanks Anita. I did a reading at the Francis Morrison Library in Saskatoon with courage from two members of my writers critique group. It was a challenge we posted to do it. The crowd was small - a dozen or a few more, mostly friends, supporters of the writers. I enjoyed the experience. After reading, I had one older gentleman approach me and tell me that my piece made him teary eyed and he Carrie Ann S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03981728980433106030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-54979607821289739012011-08-24T21:31:01.346-04:002011-08-24T21:31:01.346-04:00Hey Jana! How's things in Winnipeg? Poplar'...Hey Jana! How's things in Winnipeg? Poplar's are turning yellow here already. <br /><br />I'd love to hear you read - especially if it's one of your books. Now that Karyn has joined you at TWRP I'm starting to feel left out. <br /><br />So, you'll drive out if we have a reading? Do you hear that Karyn? Quick, where's Annette? We'll plan one before the snow flies. Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-34642579719849736052011-08-24T20:36:17.399-04:002011-08-24T20:36:17.399-04:00Hi Anita,
Being part of a group read is a great id...Hi Anita,<br />Being part of a group read is a great idea! There's definitely safety in numbers. I've never done a reading, but maybe if you guys decide to do another one, I'll come to Regina and join you. But hopefully not in February!<br /><br />JanaJana Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624650840243322617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-72548133977089034052011-08-24T13:58:12.162-04:002011-08-24T13:58:12.162-04:00Thanks, Anita. I'll have to check that out. ...Thanks, Anita. I'll have to check that out. :)DeAnna Julie Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006564626571868446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-44983817735597181862011-08-24T13:57:30.561-04:002011-08-24T13:57:30.561-04:00Thank you, Susie. I sure hope to have more. :)
It...Thank you, Susie. I sure hope to have more. :)<br /><br />It sounds intimidating, but being in a group helps. So does reading your fiction in a podcast. (blink, blink)<br /><br />And yes, I'll tell JJ you said he did well. You guys must think he's chained to my hip, huh? LOLAnita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-28094420069312332232011-08-24T13:53:08.756-04:002011-08-24T13:53:08.756-04:00Come to think of it, DeAnna, I'm sure I've...Come to think of it, DeAnna, I'm sure I've heard of the term 'shill' when I was researching carnies. I'll have to remember it this time.<br /><br />Your explanation is totally plausible to me because that's the kind of character Gwen Stewart wrote in one of her novels except the heroine wasn't a writer but a songwriter. I think you'd really appreciate her book - Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-21720623844250864512011-08-24T13:35:21.290-04:002011-08-24T13:35:21.290-04:00What a wonderful experience! You'll have many ...What a wonderful experience! You'll have many more readings, I'm sure, Anita Mae!<br /><br />I used to do poetry readings. Haven't read any of my fiction. It sounds intimidating but I'm glad I can ask you for pointers!<br /><br />PS Please tell your photographer that he did a great job on the photos. :)Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-12365688185341178172011-08-24T12:52:01.488-04:002011-08-24T12:52:01.488-04:00Actually, I think "shill" is a really ol...Actually, I think "shill" is a really old term, but yeah, it's the same as a plant, somebody who pretends to be just part of the audience but is really "working" for the presenter(s). It really does help get the ball rolling when the regular folks aren't sure what to say or don't want to go first.<br /><br />I think I hated having that scene read aloud because (a)DeAnna Julie Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006564626571868446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-59940947506473068582011-08-24T12:38:36.880-04:002011-08-24T12:38:36.880-04:00Shills, DeAnna? Is that what a 'plant' is ...Shills, DeAnna? Is that what a 'plant' is called these days? Or is a regional term where you are? <br />It certainly sounds better than, 'planted friendlies'. LOL<br /><br />Why were you uncomfortable with your instructor reading what you'd written? Just because it was too long? Or had you written something you didn't want anyone to know? <br /><br />My Gr 10 teacher read Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-28216955186765069872011-08-24T12:10:18.579-04:002011-08-24T12:10:18.579-04:00Wow, what a great experience that must have been a...Wow, what a great experience that must have been and what a great success!<br /><br />Sounds like you all prepared well, which I think is really important for these kinds of events. Having a couple of shills in the audience to get the ball rolling doesn't hurt either.<br /><br />I've never done or been to a reading, though I did have the teacher read a scene of mine in front of the classDeAnna Julie Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006564626571868446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-38880225025589403072011-08-24T10:02:03.218-04:002011-08-24T10:02:03.218-04:00Hey Karyn, congratulations! I missed you at Saturd...Hey Karyn, congratulations! I missed you at Saturday's Sask Romance Writers meeting. I've been waiting to hear your call story in person. You're such a gutsy writer to pit your heroine against a gang. You had me right there with you while you read that night. <br /><br />Thrilled for you.<br /><br />Anita Mae.Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-28804815989723574052011-08-24T09:57:58.354-04:002011-08-24T09:57:58.354-04:00Dina, I would've liked to sit in on your poetr...Dina, I would've liked to sit in on your poetry reading. Someday I will. :)Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-39684582971836426992011-08-24T09:55:49.420-04:002011-08-24T09:55:49.420-04:00Thanks, Deb. It was nice. Which is surprising beca...Thanks, Deb. It <i>was</i> nice. Which is surprising because I used to freeze when people looked at me. <br /><br />The first time I drove in a small town parade, it was with the back our old truck filled with goat and human kids, and halfway down Main Street I became aware of people looking at me. Until then I'd been too busy throwing candy out the windows and checking the mirrors to ensure Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-43390142811279439032011-08-24T09:51:25.002-04:002011-08-24T09:51:25.002-04:00It was a great night, wasn't it? I remember be...It was a great night, wasn't it? I remember being very nervous but so happy I was there with supportive and helpful friends! It was a great learning experience and a confidence builder. I'd do it again.Karyn Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586701849461714531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-18601765825501827932011-08-24T08:31:16.277-04:002011-08-24T08:31:16.277-04:00Cool. I did a public poetry reading once. I enjoye...Cool. I did a public poetry reading once. I enjoyed it.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-53044549977122498282011-08-24T07:49:07.738-04:002011-08-24T07:49:07.738-04:00I recall your preparation for this event, so it...I recall your preparation for this event, so it's nice to see the photos and hear more of the story. <br />I applaud your effort, and knowing the story, I'm SURE listeners were indeed interested! Such a great experience for you.<br /><br />When you are pubbed, notice I say when not if, you will have many more opportunities. thanks for sharing. It sounds like a very nice event.Debra E. 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