Performance and Presentation

Performance and Presentation (in association with the Edinburgh International Book Festival)

Festivals, library and school visits are becoming an increasingly important when promoting the work of an author, however even seasoned performers are often not getting the most out of their readings and events.  Performance and Presentation is specifically tailored to the needs of writers and can help with nerves, breath support, vocal variety and non verbal communication.  Numbers are strictly limited to allow for personal feedback on each individual performance, and writers with years of event experience have benefited, as well as those too terrified to take the stage.

The Course Leader

Alex Gillon is an experienced Voice and Speech specialist who has worked extensively in theatre and also in television and film. Over the past few years she has used her expertise as a consultant in Presentation and Vocal Communication. Her client base includes a wide range of businesses and organisations in both the private and public sector and she has worked with Scottish Book Trust for over six years.

Eligibility: Performance and Presentation is open to published authors (not self-published or vanity published,) screenwriters and playwrights with a production track record.

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What the 2008 students had to say...

• I found the day extremely interesting, informative and (surprisingly) fun. Alex was excellent!
• Great day. Alex was excellent, full of energy and also very knowledgeable.
• Very interesting and different. Great to hear experience of others. Alex very professional and helpful.
• Very interesting, informative and entertaining
• Very helpful. Thank you for putting this workshop on.