tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post8334494135267668044..comments2023-11-05T20:07:42.934+11:00Comments on The Aspiring Writer: Literary Reading Experience Bonnee Crawfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01513268628209169538noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post-46018410855725970432020-09-05T12:46:34.717+10:002020-09-05T12:46:34.717+10:00"""Sokratis pressures Arsenal>&g..."""Sokratis pressures Arsenal>> <a href="https://thaigunnersmaniac.blogspot.com/2020/09/32.html" rel="nofollow">Hope to join Napoli</a>"""IAHIAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05913122731160954675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post-35891687177827054832013-07-03T13:14:55.165+10:002013-07-03T13:14:55.165+10:00Thanks so much David and that's great that you...Thanks so much David and that's great that you've had such an experience too! Bonnee Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513268628209169538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post-49061627527187614982013-07-02T00:23:59.875+10:002013-07-02T00:23:59.875+10:00I did my first reading last month to a couple peop...I did my first reading last month to a couple people. A good experience, and a serious congrats to you! I would've loved to hear it. :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post-43950084941537652712013-07-01T18:56:30.407+10:002013-07-01T18:56:30.407+10:00It was a really fabulous experience. Thank you, Ly...It was a really fabulous experience. Thank you, Lynda :) Bonnee Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513268628209169538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post-35941059053375291232013-07-01T18:22:06.592+10:002013-07-01T18:22:06.592+10:00I've not participated in a reading before. I c...I've not participated in a reading before. I can imagine how much fun you had once you got over your intial nervousness. Impressive.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post-43192879686699769642013-07-01T17:59:33.140+10:002013-07-01T17:59:33.140+10:00Aussie writers, unite! As nervous as I was, I'...Aussie writers, unite! As nervous as I was, I'm glad it was a fear I was able to overcome. Thanks for stopping by and for following :) <br />- Bonnee. Bonnee Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513268628209169538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post-76635782364392961242013-07-01T17:55:17.969+10:002013-07-01T17:55:17.969+10:00Hello Bonnee. Great to meet another Australian wri...Hello Bonnee. Great to meet another Australian writer with aspirations of being published. Go for it! No, I haven't read aloud at any conferences etc. Don't think my nerves would allow it. And to go twice. You're very brave. <br /><br />I've followed you. I hope I can join you on your journey to publication.<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post-69162952384258597302013-07-01T11:59:26.745+10:002013-07-01T11:59:26.745+10:00I think keeping composure is a big help, yes. I th...I think keeping composure is a big help, yes. I thought I must have seemed terrified reading the first piece, but my friends told me they could only tell during the second piece, because my voice was shaking. Thanks for the support :) Bonnee Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513268628209169538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post-25639377519724424542013-07-01T00:24:53.135+10:002013-07-01T00:24:53.135+10:00Way to go! It's always a little nerve-wracking...Way to go! It's always a little nerve-wracking; I guess the trick is not to show it. I spoke at a conference last year, and my wife said I looked completely at ease...but I could feel my knees wobbling the whole time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post-47544746272425219062013-06-29T12:35:07.799+10:002013-06-29T12:35:07.799+10:00I definitely don't think I'll be as nervou...I definitely don't think I'll be as nervous next time. I was worried I wouldn't be able to read off the phone too well, but I guess I've had enough practice from reading text messages and using facebook on my phone not to mess up. I didn't have a problem :) <br /><br />Thanks for this reference, I'll have to check her out some time :D Bonnee Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513268628209169538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post-18779235025302549992013-06-29T12:33:12.590+10:002013-06-29T12:33:12.590+10:00We weren't competing at my reading, though a c...We weren't competing at my reading, though a competitive reading would be another interesting experience. There were a few sexual references woven in to some of the poems, but nothing explicit or perverted, thankfully. Bonnee Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513268628209169538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post-88864852885144105032013-06-29T06:44:54.575+10:002013-06-29T06:44:54.575+10:00Small correction to her blog. She posts useful inf...Small correction to her blog. She posts useful information for Aussie autors.<br /><br />virginiallyod.comG.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652216131823877445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post-6230640632040817262013-06-29T06:38:31.843+10:002013-06-29T06:38:31.843+10:00Happy that it went well for you. You put another e...Happy that it went well for you. You put another experience under your belt and next time you will not be nervous. When you read the second story from your mobile phone, wasn't it difficult to see the lines while reading?<br />I'm following a nice literary agent from Australia. She only represents Australians, but lives in New York and Sydney. You might want to take a look at her blog<br />www.virginallyod.com/vblog/<br />If you have questions, she is likely answer. G.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02652216131823877445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post-30956503163219901702013-06-29T00:16:07.592+10:002013-06-29T00:16:07.592+10:00I went to a Poetry Slam in Boulder Colorado once. ...I went to a Poetry Slam in Boulder Colorado once. There were ten readers, and it was a competition among them. There were judges, and the audience got to vote with clapping. One old man, a pervert, read nothing but perverted poetry, and would not step down. O man. At least it was memorable. Congratulations on your reading!John Dantzer https://www.blogger.com/profile/10773789901371827533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post-45972124766131281832013-06-28T22:52:26.633+10:002013-06-28T22:52:26.633+10:00Thanks so much Shari, it was such a great experien...Thanks so much Shari, it was such a great experience. Bonnee Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513268628209169538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post-71353559454427204762013-06-28T22:46:59.263+10:002013-06-28T22:46:59.263+10:00Congratulations! It must have taken a lot to put ...Congratulations! It must have taken a lot to put yourself out there like that, but you did it and did it well. I really admire your courage and tenacity. Sounds like an amazing experience! :)Sharihttp://workofheart09.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post-85460982854327735672013-06-28T22:13:58.505+10:002013-06-28T22:13:58.505+10:00Thanks Jeff! :D
I think the open mic nights are ...Thanks Jeff! :D <br /><br />I think the open mic nights are definitely worth looking in to. It's nerve-wracking, but I think it was a really good experience and writers should definitely take that sort of opportunity when it presents itself. Go for it! Bonnee Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513268628209169538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372161360756471399.post-36917143144512392052013-06-28T21:47:58.921+10:002013-06-28T21:47:58.921+10:00Congratulations! It's funny how the nerves can...Congratulations! It's funny how the nerves can melt away when you start, isn't it?<br /><br />We have an arts group that sometimes does 'open mic nights' around here, and I've thought about reading a short piece for it, but I haven't yet, and they haven't had one for a long time. I'll keep my eyes open for it, though. I'd like to do it, but I'm getting sweaty palms just thinking about it.JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.com