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On March 18th I conducted my first author presentation workshop at the school I teach at. My theme/analogy was "Pizza Story: How to Write a Delicious Story." I made slides, showed some of the books and articles I'd written, held drawings for some of my books/magazines, served Costco Pizza, and had the kids plan a story using a graphic organizer. Leading up to this I was pretty nervous and spent hours on my slides and getting everything just right. Some things I hope to change: 1. Make it more interactive: getting up or doing things together so I don't talk most of the time. 2. Make sure I have enough pencils for everyone. (I ran out.) All in all, I felt it went well, and everyone seemed to have a good time. Perhaps I can do this presentation again at another school sometime. Any presentation tips you'd like to share? Let me know in the comments! Enjoy the slide show.
30 Comments
Kathy Halsey
3/22/2016 05:46:24 am
Great news- sounds like the kids enjoyed themselves. One tip, if you can break a 45-minute person into 3 segments w/something they do at each 15-20 minute interval, it helps. Kids get antsy and if you can get them to move around, or, as you said, "engage," it helps. 3/22/2016 05:52:22 am
Looks like a great time was had by all. Love the felt pizza! Bravo, Tina!
Kirsten Larson
3/22/2016 06:23:33 am
I'm planning some of my first author visits, so this is very helpful, Tina, especially your encouragement to be interactive. Thanks! 3/22/2016 07:45:53 am
Yay, Tina, for doing your first author presentation workshop!! Sounds like you did a great job. Self-evaluation with an eye toward making things even better the next time is always helpful. I hope you'll have many more opportunities in the future. You have so much to offer kids from all your writing/publishing experiences. 3/22/2016 08:02:34 am
PIZZA story--- that's brilliant, Tina! (You know I don't use exclamations lightly...) 3/22/2016 09:17:55 am
Tina, Sounds like you had a great presentation. My only tip is make sure the school has the right equipment to hook up to your computer. At my last presentation, the school didn't have an adapter for the projector and I couldn't do my powerpoint. So frustrating! 3/22/2016 09:20:25 am
Great job for your first time, Tina! I look forward to my first time, whenever God deems it to be so. . . 3/22/2016 10:10:56 am
Yep, I'd echo what Kathy said: break up the presentation so that there aren't long blocks of talking and don't worry when you make a mistake or flub up. Kids--and adults-- seem to be more on your side when they see you're human, too! :-) 3/22/2016 01:58:56 pm
Tina - it looks like you had a great presentation. Your title is clever and has lots of kid appeal. I had no idea that there's a Costco in S. Korea!
Kaye Baillie
3/22/2016 03:27:06 pm
Well done, Tina. I'm nervous about doing this when my first book comes out, so I really enjoyed your slide show and your tips.
Trine
3/22/2016 04:20:31 pm
It looks like it went well! You look great - very natural. I am glad you are in such a wonderful place to influence young lives. 3/24/2016 07:08:57 am
Way to go, Tina! From your picture, I can tell you were a hit. :-) 3/25/2016 05:09:33 am
Tina, your post is timely. I have my first author presentation in April in northern Arkansas, during a 2-week writing fellowship I was awarded. Your tips and pics are encouraging. 4/3/2016 03:54:28 pm
Now I know who to go to for expert advice when/if I should ever get the chance to do this. What a great presentation. Leave a Reply. |
Tina M. Cho, children's authorI'm a children's author and freelance writer for the educational market. Welcome! 
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