No props. No music. No costumes. Just you, your words and a mic-you've got two minutes to make the crowd scream your name.
Miles Merrill, spoken word artistand founder of Australian Poetry Slam, and award-winning teacher Narcisa Nozica will take you from novice to spoken word superstar in no time. Twenty years after Merrill introduced poetry slamsto Australia, there's a national competition with a live audience of 20 000 people, and it's taught in schools across the country. It's been nothing short of a revolution!
With tips from stars of the Australian poetry slam scene, including bestselling author Maxine Beneba Clarke,Slam Your Poetryprovides step-by-step instructions and exercises that will inspire you to:
1. Write a poem that pops
2. Rehearse like a winner
3. Wow your audience
4. Beat stage fright
5. Run a winning competition for your school or community group
Part how-to guide, part masterclass, part manifesto, this book will help teachers, students and wannabe spoken word artistsof all ages slam like a pro.
By:
Miles Merrill, Narcisa Nozica Imprint: New South Books Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 210mm,
Width: 135mm,
ISBN:9781742236094 ISBN 10: 174223609X Pages: 300 Publication Date:01 February 2020 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active