tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post2099814809080357513..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: 7 Ways to Prepare to Give a Conference WorkshopJill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-82801839701557361412011-10-12T16:36:03.571-04:002011-10-12T16:36:03.571-04:00Hello, Jill! I wish I could have been in three pl...Hello, Jill! I wish I could have been in three places at once so I could have heard at least part of your presentation, but I do know that the feedback forms all gave you two thumbs up. I'm glad you enjoyed your time at the Write Brain Workshop, and this is a terrific article to bookmark and save for future reference. I teach classes for Owens and at my church - these are great tips.<br /><br />Thanks for being there!<br /><br />ElizabethElizabeth Irwinhttp://ifacethesun.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-51642891354250109712011-10-11T19:55:30.754-04:002011-10-11T19:55:30.754-04:00I enjoyed your post. Very informative. I've ne...I enjoyed your post. Very informative. I've never presented at a writer's conference before, but would like to if the opportunity presented itself. I like handouts and presenters who give you examples and down to earth information helpful to all level of writers.Janet,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17796999156668844943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-81375108194765335182011-10-11T16:01:52.136-04:002011-10-11T16:01:52.136-04:00Great tips, Jill! I used to do a lot of teaching i...Great tips, Jill! I used to do a lot of teaching in my corporate job and would love to transition to teaching in this type of setting, too. I'll come back to this post when that day comes! :)Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-49516699141260907522011-10-11T15:47:53.078-04:002011-10-11T15:47:53.078-04:00Terri: Not every presentation calls for a handout,...Terri: Not every presentation calls for a handout, but this one involved different levels of plotting, and I felt it would be best to have one. :)<br /><br />Susan: I love speaking to small groups. It's more intimate and less intimidating. How fun for your attendees--I'm sure you were wonderful!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-17792462876861382722011-10-11T15:10:43.690-04:002011-10-11T15:10:43.690-04:00Congrats, Jill!
I've never spoken at a write...Congrats, Jill! <br /><br />I've never spoken at a writers conference, but have taught at a small writers group.Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-25683139509734200502011-10-11T13:55:21.531-04:002011-10-11T13:55:21.531-04:00I know you were awesome! You are well-organized an...I know you were awesome! You are well-organized and know your stuff!<br />When I spoke last year, I did not have a handout and wish I had. It would have been a nice take away.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-90404600119056993642011-10-11T08:31:52.185-04:002011-10-11T08:31:52.185-04:00Sarah: If you get the opportunity, take it. It'...Sarah: If you get the opportunity, take it. It's really fun to share knowledge with other writers!<br /><br />Loree: Well, I enjoyed myself, and that's half the battle! I would love to listen to you speak on the Civil War. I know you're an expert!<br /><br />Keli: What a nice thing to say! I had a great time!<br /><br />Brandi: Honestly, it's easier for me to speak about writing because I am so passionate about it. :)<br /><br />Eileen: Same here. I need to see things and write them down. Just hearing them doesn't make them stick. :)<br /><br />Heather: It doesn't come easily to me either--hence the preparation! And I'm with you. The presentations that really stuck out for me were ones where the author was down to earth yet conveyed information I hadn't heard before. <br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-221607054459616172011-10-10T18:26:44.628-04:002011-10-10T18:26:44.628-04:00I wish I thought this would come easy to me, but I...I wish I thought this would come easy to me, but I think I would have to practice a ton before hand.<br /><br />My favorite quality in a speaker is one who can teach like they're having a conversation with you and slide in funny stuff every once in a while to keep things interesting.Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-16327197820634794662011-10-10T18:19:16.364-04:002011-10-10T18:19:16.364-04:00I've never taught at a conference, but if I ev...I've never taught at a conference, but if I ever do I'm going to reference this. It's great!<br /><br />I especially love the passionate rule and offering a hand out. I get so much more out of ones where hand outs are available. With them I just seem to be able to concentrate more during the session and always gain so much more than when I'm speedily writing everything down.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-74606225624412314302011-10-10T14:58:22.271-04:002011-10-10T14:58:22.271-04:00Congratulations on a successful workshop, Jill. An...Congratulations on a successful workshop, Jill. And thank you for sharing some advice. I've spoken publicly before, but it was not writing-related. I'll keep your tips on hand for the future.Brandi Boddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017741568841209088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-71573411909031859142011-10-10T13:56:25.285-04:002011-10-10T13:56:25.285-04:00I'm glad your workshop went so well, Jill. Sou...I'm glad your workshop went so well, Jill. Sounds like you have a great plan in place before you begin, which helps ensure your success. Wish I could have heard your presentation.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-31495233655715434602011-10-10T12:25:35.218-04:002011-10-10T12:25:35.218-04:00Great post, Jill.
I bet you were great.
I've...Great post, Jill.<br /><br />I bet you were great.<br /><br />I've only spoke about history in front of an audience. Your tips are right on...especially to prepare and figure out the audience participation to make it fun.Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-604243694240311142011-10-10T12:04:10.385-04:002011-10-10T12:04:10.385-04:00Fabulous advice! I'll definitely be keeping th...Fabulous advice! I'll definitely be keeping this in mind for any future conferences I may be involved with.<br /><br /><a href="http://fromsarahwithjoy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Allen<br />(my creative writing blog)</a>Sarah Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185278849400551014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-14498518497396892972011-10-10T11:10:01.620-04:002011-10-10T11:10:01.620-04:00Good morning!
Katie: Presenting a workshop at a c...Good morning!<br /><br />Katie: Presenting a workshop at a conference would come very naturally to you, Katie. I'd love to listen to one of yours!<br /><br />Joanne: Me too. And I like listening to people who aren't too formal or stuffy. The old "be yourself" adage is true!<br /><br />Wendy: I would not go so far as to say phenomenal--but I enjoyed it. So cool about teaching elementary kids! I taught a fiction workshop to our school's 7th and 8th graders last year and had a blast! We're repeating it this year. :)<br /><br />Christina: Welcome! I loved meeting you--and I really appreciate you coming by today and your kind words. Thanks!<br /><br />Erica: You're preparing for another one? Lucky guests! It's fun sharing tips with other writers!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-92217829978872184052011-10-10T09:15:03.364-04:002011-10-10T09:15:03.364-04:00I'm so glad your teaching time went well. Than...I'm so glad your teaching time went well. Thanks for the tips on teaching writing workshops. I've taught a few, and have another in the works, so this will be very helpful as I plan. :)Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-80347149018593457312011-10-10T08:52:01.240-04:002011-10-10T08:52:01.240-04:00You did an amazing job. It was great to have a wor...You did an amazing job. It was great to have a worksheet to follow but you did not depend on it to get you through. You were able to engage the audience. Plus I really learned a lot!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07829751879522361884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-2610919148511336782011-10-10T08:40:42.356-04:002011-10-10T08:40:42.356-04:00I bet you are a phenomenal speaker! Would have lov...I bet you are a phenomenal speaker! Would have loved to have been there.<br /><br />I taught a week-long writing class to 2nd-6th graders and I adored it. It surprised me how much I loved it.<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-80738128891677314562011-10-10T08:24:41.345-04:002011-10-10T08:24:41.345-04:00When I'm listening to a talk, I always enjoy t...When I'm listening to a talk, I always enjoy the personal angle that the speaker brings with mention of their own experiences. It validates what they're saying, and makes a connection with the audience.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-16611985911038488022011-10-10T08:18:50.986-04:002011-10-10T08:18:50.986-04:00Love this, Jill! Especially since I've love to...Love this, Jill! Especially since I've love to teach a workshop at a conference someday! I think the hardest part for me would be figuring out my topic. Planning out the actual lesson would come naturally - since I had to do that every day for four years of my life as a teacher. :)Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.com