Learn the fundamentals of writing and performing "spoken word" poetry by watching slam champions as they perform their work, share their inspiration, and describe writing techniques for this format.
race, identity, and the performance of popular verse in America
Somers-Willett, Susan B. A.
2009
Examines the cultural aspects of the poetry slam, including the relationships slam poets develop with their audiences through race and identity performance, focusing particularly on African American poets.
the art of performance poetry, slam, and the spoken word
Smith, Marc Kelly
2009
Provides a definition of slam poetry, discusses the history and tradition of the art, and offers advice on how to become an effective slam poetry performer, covering the rules of competition, poetry writing, how to conquer stage fright, rehearsal, and performance techniques.
creating performance poetry events : insider tips, backstage advice, and lots of examples
Smith, Marc Kelly
2009
A guide to staging a poetry slam, discussing the history and tradition of spoken word poetry, the rules and regulations of slam competition, the skills of being a slammaster, slam formats and organization, venues, light and sound, publicity, and other topics.
how to improve writing and speaking skills through poetry performance
Holbrook, Sara
2006
Contains lessons and exercises designed to help students improve their writing and speaking skills by performing poems, each with a stated objective, a procedure, notes on possible stumbling blocks, and extra credit possibilities, and includes a DVD with live student performances.
Presents nearly 150 selections of spoken-word poetry by poets, songwriters, actors, and performers, including Mike McGee, Mark Strand, Billy Corgan, Nikki Giovanni, Viggo Mortensen, and others, and includes over fifty performances on audio CD.
