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