Prep and Perf is short for Preparation and Performance, a two-hour workshop geared toward getting writers comfortable with presenting themselves and their work in public. Whether it is a presentation at a school, a poetry reading or a book tour, there are several tips that can make a writer more comfortable in front of an audience.

In the first part of the workshop, I offer tips on preparing for a presentation. There is time for authors to develop their main points. The second half of the class focuses on performance tips, with individual coaching. Please bring a piece of your writing to work on.

I have also presented at Vassar Prep and Perf, a workshop for writers on how to prepare and perform their work.