Blog/ 05/02/2016 Tips for open mic poetry… by Robin Houghton [View the story “What are your top 3 tips for a poetry open mic?” on Storify] Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... Related Related Topics open mics poetry readings poetry society Post navigation Previous PostRoundup: five popular posts from the last yearNext PostMusic and words, what alchemy You Might Also Like Read more Readings, writing, reviews & general catchup 19/09/2025 Read more Summer, busy, change, decisions… 31/07/202531/07/2025 Read more Book promo: readings, reviews, articles… plus other stuff 21/06/2025
i) DON’T tap the mic. ii) stick to the time you’re given iii) thank the audience when you’ve finished. That way they’ll know you’ve finished
1. Speak to the audience, look at them, feel them.
2. KEEP TO THE TIME.
3.Enjoy yourself.
What Maggie Sawkins said.
NEVER exceed your time slot.
Be prepared, but be prepared to be spontaneous.
Read well. You owe it to your poems as well as to your audience.
Thank you, John, Louise & Jayne, for adding to the wisdom! I think we’re all on the same wavelength!