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Open Mic

Writers can register at the door to read from their original work. The first nine registrants are invited to read for five minutes each. Here are some tips from experienced open mic readers you might find helpful:

  • Avoid lengthy introductions to your work, as that will be included in your five minutes
  • Rehearse, and time, your piece at a moderate pace. Be sure to read out loud - it does make a difference
  • Typically, five minutes will allow no more than 3 pages, double-spaced, in a 12 point font, or less than 1,000 words.
Recent Open Mic Readers
Tricia Gates Brown Tom Clegg Stefan Malecek Phyllis Courtney Malcolm Magness
Imie Camelli Herb Biskar Dave Dillon Victoria Stoppiello Gail Balden
Vera Wildauer Phyllis Mannan Bob Rice Judy Allen Barbara Matson
Elia Seely Debbie Gregg Tammy Munger Brandon Ellis Terry Andrews
Archarmu Crosby Michael Burkett Deena Lindstedt Lee Schore Mark Smith
Kathie Hightower Julianne Johnson Julius Jortner Lisa Evans Marilyn Burkhardt
Glenna Gray Travis Champ Shawn Sorenson Lane DeMoll Paula Peek
Gary Seelig Kathleen Moore Monica Isbell Marty Katansky Di Stuppy


Manzanita Writers' Series
PO Box 1138
Manzanita, OR 97130
Email:  vwildauer@gmail.com