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I wrote a memoir (retired firefighter) a couple of years ago and have pretty much just stayed on the sidelines to watch it sell, or not. Just recently I've been asked to attend a museum's open-house (they stock my book) and sign copies for patrons who purchase it, but more distressingly, they have asked me to read from my book. Out-loud. In front of people.
This is uncharted territory for me - I have no idea what to read (many of the stories are clearly unsuitable for children, who will probably be in attendance) or how long the snippets of reading should be. Do I just watch for people to yawn and leave, or perhaps stop when the majority have fallen asleep?
Anyone with experience in this area, I would love some advice. I've got 25 days to figure it out.
Thanks,
This is uncharted territory for me - I have no idea what to read (many of the stories are clearly unsuitable for children, who will probably be in attendance) or how long the snippets of reading should be. Do I just watch for people to yawn and leave, or perhaps stop when the majority have fallen asleep?
Anyone with experience in this area, I would love some advice. I've got 25 days to figure it out.
Thanks,