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Writing poetry and reading it well in public are two different skills, and unfortunately even many good poets are not effective at presenting their work for an audience. We’ll review the elements and skills that contribute to a good reading, and discuss how to use readings to market your publications. You’ll go home with strategies for dealing with nerves, tips for pleasing reading organizers, audiences, and—perhaps most importantly—yourself. Come prepared to read a short poem; two participants will be chosen to receive coaching, master-class style, while the audience learns from watching. Open to poets at all levels.