Rock that public reading

Betsy Graziani Fasbinder is doubly qualified to offer advice on how to master your public reading.

She herself has often done such appearances, and she has also hosted two readers’ series — so she’s had ample opportunity to observe what works and what doesn’t.

Her sixteen rules for doing readings can be found on Writer’s Digest.

(And if you're prone to stage fright, you can also check out her advice on public speaking.)