11th September - London Meetng

Got it. Rather obvious now someone's pointed it out. Thanks.

Mike Alfred

Sun, 2012-09-02 12:01

#4

Highhat

and a big welcome to ABCtales Mike A

Sun, 2012-09-02 13:29

#5

Thanks Highhat - I'm enjoying the site so far. It's not something I've done before, but it's grabbed me. It's interesting to read other people's writing - a lot of it is of a high standard, which is daunting, but inspiring. I'm coming from Surrey. Not too far. I haven't been to one of these events before, so I am a little in the dark as to what goes on. I'm going to attempt a reading. Tony informed me that people read for eight minutes. Given that what I've written is the start of a novel, do I have to read the first chapter? Or, could I read from another chapter and say a few words to put it into context? Any advice appreciated.

Mike Alfred

Sun, 2012-09-02 21:32

#6

new Mike Alfred Welcome to AbcTales. Re; The 'Wheatsheaf' pub is upstairs! evening Tuesday 11th September. 7pm. We usually go by train and tube! Brighton Victoria,underground tube,change once,for Tottenham Court Road station,up escalator and flight steps,leads into Oxford Street,walk or car,15 minutes if walk,turn into the right! road Rathborne Place! go to top,on right The Wheatsheaf' upstairs! By 7pm. Great evening new readers,Editor t.cook (Tony) let know! if chosen,called by name,to read etc; break we chat! among us, great atmosphere! Any news given out! Drink and food is downstairs in pub,bring upstairs! £5 on door! Money goes Railway children. Reader's etc;free think. All the best time varies,reading if maybe story! Not sure if be there this time. Don't know yet had hearing problem. Love going! We been couple times great! Good listen people reading and writers works. Wish you all the best. It is always put on here meetings etc;by our Editor t.cook (Tony) on right AbcTales word New Forum also states 11th September London Meeting! York coming up! 21st september 'Black Swan'.New one to go. cavalcaderl julie

Sun, 2012-09-02 22:27

#7

Thanks for all of the advice. I'm sure I'll find my way there and that it will prove to be an interesting experience. Tony emailed to ask if I would read and I said that I would make an attempt. I am not the world's best public speaker, so it will be good for me to do it. It may have to be a chapter because I haven't written any poetry in a long time and what I've written previously is, probably, rather poor. Looking forward to it - I think... Mike

Mike Alfred

Tue, 2012-09-04 18:23

#8

KerryJDonovan

Wish I could get there, but I live in Brittany...... have a good one.

KJD

Fri, 2012-09-07 20:57

#9

new Mike Alfred You will be fine! Deep breaths before you start,remember it's your work! all wanting to hear and read. Don't think of the people. That's the tip! Good luck! Sorry can't come,no hearing aid, allowed yet! blast it. julie x

Fri, 2012-09-07 20:57

#10

new Mike Alfred You will be fine! Deep breaths before you start,remember it's your work! all wanting to hear and read. Don't think of the people. That's the tip! Good luck! Sorry can't come,no hearing aid, allowed yet! blast it. julie x

Sat, 2012-09-08 11:06

#11

Don't worry Mike, you will get a warm welcome ans, as far as I'm aware, nobody has been pelted with rotten tomatoes...yet. I'm going to read a chapter at the York night just give a very brief who's who and what's what before you begin. You'll have a great time.

Sun, 2012-09-09 09:52

#12

Thank you for all of your advice. I'll see you there.

Mike Alfred

Sun, 2012-09-09 13:42

#13

New Good luck All the readers and going London The Wheatsheaf,and York,thinking of you all,sorry can't be with you all. Hearing at moment! Have a wonderful time. Like we do in London. Julie miss you all.

Wed, 2012-09-12 09:02

#14

new Scratch Could send Teddy promised you,for your baby,to 'York' 'The Black Swan' address mark it for 'Upstairs' poem room! parcel it up! What do you think! all the best all. julie xx(Ray)

Wed, 2012-09-12 09:51

#15

Well, how was it?

Wed, 2012-09-12 21:26

#16

Hard to say really. I read. No one threw things at me. I'm not a very confident public speaker, but I gave it a go. Some of the other readers were excellent - I really enjoyed listening to them. At least I've broken my cherry. Are you doing York?

Mike Alfred

Wed, 2012-09-12 21:36

#17

Certainly am. If reading is anything like Karaoke, there'll be no keeping you down now. Look forward to meeting you.

Wed, 2012-09-12 22:02

#18

lenchenelf

Er, re: York, is it all-right to admit to colly wobbles/inexperience?

Wed, 2012-09-12 22:50

#19

Course it is, we can all tremble together. Really looking forward to a good goss with you all.

Thu, 2012-09-13 17:47

#20

I think everyone is allowed the odd wobble. I have to speak in public all the time for my job, but I dislike doing it out of that context. If you wobble, you're human. Hope York goes really well and that people have a successful evening. Looking forward to meeting more ABC people in the future.

Mike Alfred

Thu, 2012-09-13 20:33

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new Stan Come onto this poem comment, Re;Silver-Spun-Sand Tina, comment POSTING REPLY As five times happened to me. So saved till later,see what! happens. Re; Publishing wanted ideas,by Richard Prov.. etc;when POSTED COMMENT not gone through five times, saved now what said. Up comes states your comment has been queued for moderation by site,and will be Published after APPROVAL. Approval for what! Helping Richard! Five times PRESSED post comment NOT TAKEN. But I did put what! wanted say NEWS for him under his last poem,first. Hope moving goes well. julie x

Thu, 2012-09-13 20:33

#23