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You’ve done the work on the page, now it’s time to hit the stage. Whether it’s an open mic or an intimate reading among your peers, sharing your work out loud is one of the most immediate ways to draw readers in. But how do you make sure that your words land once the mic is in your hand. This workshop will offer you some practical strategies for planning for your first reading. We’ll talk about choosing pieces to read, preparing for the venue, pace, and so much more. You’ll also have a chance to practice reading. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be ready for your first or next reading. You only need to bring yourself and a few of your favorite pieces (yours or one from your favorite writer).
When: October 26, 6:00-7:30 p.m. EST
Where: Zoom (link provided after registration)
Class Size: 15 participants
About the instructor:
Raychelle Heath (she/her) is the Co-director of the Unicorn Authors Club where she also serves as a Sanctuary coach and Curriculum coordinator. She also works as the Workshop Programming and Curriculum Manager for Yellow Arrow Publishing. Outside of her work, she is a poet, artist, teacher, yoga and meditation guide, and podcaster. She holds a BA in languages with a focus in Spanish, an MFA in poetry, and is a VONA alum. While Raychelle primarily writes poetry, she considers herself a storyteller. Her work explores the multi-faceted experiences of black women in the world. She is also an avid traveler and often weaves her travel experiences into her work. She has been published in various places including Travel Noire, Fourth Wave, Feelszine, Yellow Arrow Journal, The Brazen Collective, and Community Building Art Works. When she is not writing, she is engaging with the wellness community as a certified Kripalu Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Mind Body Meditation instructor.
You’ve done the work on the page, now it’s time to hit the stage. Whether it’s an open mic or an intimate reading among your peers, sharing your work out loud is one of the most immediate ways to draw readers in. But how do you make sure that your words land once the mic is in your hand. This workshop will offer you some practical strategies for planning for your first reading. We’ll talk about choosing pieces to read, preparing for the venue, pace, and so much more. You’ll also have a chance to practice reading. By the end of the workshop, you’ll be ready for your first or next reading. You only need to bring yourself and a few of your favorite pieces (yours or one from your favorite writer).
When: October 26, 6:00-7:30 p.m. EST
Where: Zoom (link provided after registration)
Class Size: 15 participants
About the instructor:
Raychelle Heath (she/her) is the Co-director of the Unicorn Authors Club where she also serves as a Sanctuary coach and Curriculum coordinator. She also works as the Workshop Programming and Curriculum Manager for Yellow Arrow Publishing. Outside of her work, she is a poet, artist, teacher, yoga and meditation guide, and podcaster. She holds a BA in languages with a focus in Spanish, an MFA in poetry, and is a VONA alum. While Raychelle primarily writes poetry, she considers herself a storyteller. Her work explores the multi-faceted experiences of black women in the world. She is also an avid traveler and often weaves her travel experiences into her work. She has been published in various places including Travel Noire, Fourth Wave, Feelszine, Yellow Arrow Journal, The Brazen Collective, and Community Building Art Works. When she is not writing, she is engaging with the wellness community as a certified Kripalu Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Mind Body Meditation instructor.