Tim,
Just popped over here from the Accomplished Members commentary on your radio broadcast, to say this is all great stuff, great advice, and I'm saving it for future reference, and readings!
I particularly appreciate the comments about mics. I have yet to master the art of using one--too near, too far, moving around--it's always problematic for me.
I also want to say that if you're ever thinking of coming to LA, we have a visiting writers series at the school where I teach (Pilgrim School), and you'd be very welcome. We've had some great visitors:
In poetry: B. H. Fairchild, Dick Davis, Kim Addonizio, Marilyn Nelson, and many, many more.
In fiction: Aimee Bender, Jane Smiley, Helen Benedict (fiction/nonfiction), Gregory Dowling (for his detective fiction, and art history knowledge!), and again, more.
Send me a message if you're interested--or if you have ideas on who else might be good live! Meanwhile, if I have any more thoughts/questions about live performance, I'll post here.
Thanks,
Charlotte
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