Presentation skills for authors
11 November @ 11:00 - 14:00 GMT
£25.00 – £35.00
Presenting your work in person is an increasingly important part of being an author; whether you’re speaking at festivals, bookshops, schools, industry events or on panels. This practical workshop will help you build confidence and sharpen your delivery, exploring how to communicate your ideas clearly, connect with an audience and present yourself authentically. Together, we’ll look at how to structure your message, manage nerves, use your voice and body language effectively and handle Q&As or challenging moments with greater ease. The seminar will include an interactive presentation practice session.
This session is for authors and writers at any stage of their career who want to feel more confident and engaging when speaking in front of an audience.
Tickets for this event include lunch and additional light refreshments throughout the session.
What this session will cover
Attendees will take away:
- Practical techniques to manage nerves and build confidence before and during a presentation
- Tools for structuring talks, readings and panel contributions clearly and effectively
- Greater awareness of voice, pace, presence and body language
- Strategies for connecting with different audiences and holding attention
- Tips for handling audience questions and unexpected moments with confidence
- A clearer sense of your own presentation style and strengths
Programme
- 10.45am – Refreshments
- 11am – Welcome and introductions from Sophia A Jackson – Head of Events and Engagement
SoA - 11.05am – Workshop hosted by Ronke Lawal
- 12pm – Comfort break
- 12.15pm Workshop resumes
- 1.30 pm – Lunch
- 2pm – Event closes
The Line up
Ronke Lawal
Ronke Lawal is a passionate PR & comms consultant and founder of Ariatu PR. With a focus on diverse storytelling and authentic brand voices, she empowers entrepreneurs and creatives to shine through her personal branding and media coaching work. Ronke is a vocal advocate for inclusion, representation and confidence in communication across media, business and public speaking platforms.
Websites: www.ronkelawal.com | www.ariatupublicrelations.com
Accessibility
- Our Events space is located on the ground floor of our office. We have a wheelchair ramp at the side entrance of the building. We also have an accessible toilet by the side entrance.
- If you have any access requirements, please email events@societyofauthors.org
Feeling unwell?
We recommend the following:
- Staying home if you’re feeling unwell or have flu-like symptoms
- Washing your hands when coming in from the outdoors and / or before touching your face
- Applying alcohol hand sanitiser (we will have these on site)
- We advise attendees to wear a face mask if they feel comfortable doing so
Tickets
- SoA Members – £25
- Non-Members – £35
Tickets for this event include lunch and light refreshments throughout the session.
Booking
Book your place using the booking from below. Places are limited.
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