How to Read in Public, featuring Jorah LaFleur

Writers, authors, you do not want to miss these great insights about reading on stage, taking up space, and generally being yourself—only amplified—when you read your work in public. Guest Jorah LaFleur brings a wealth of encouragement and permission, along with some great tips to improve your presence when you perform or read aloud.

ABOUT JORAH LAFLEUR

Jorah LaFleur is a writer/performer who has been playing with spoken word poetry all of her adult life. For over a decade, she ran the Eugene Poetry Slam, and for the last eight years, she has been working for the small-but-mighty literary nonprofit Wordcrafters in Eugene as a teaching artist and Writers in the Schools Coordinator. Jorah was recently voted “Best Poet” in the Eugene Weekly, an honor that has reinforced her commitment to serving her community.