Jennie covered confidence building; how to self-assess the piece of writing/work to be presented, (checklist); responding to non-constructive comments, and not taking personally.
Also she provided useful hints on how to avoid common mistakes.
Workshop programme consisted of:
. Beginnings and Endings (of the piece being presented)
. Engaging your audience.
. Use of Headline Voice.
. Effective use of pausing.
. Leave them wanting more!
. Evaluating feedback.
Jennie has kindly agreed to share her slides and these can be downloaded below.
Group members may wish to prepare and present to Anne Samson of TSL Publishing on 18 January session.