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.
Content Note
What you think you know may not be slam -- Getting into the spirit of slam -- Slam competition rules, regulations, and other formalities -- Penning the powerful slam poem -- Confronting stage fright, overcoming the fear -- Slammin' fundamentals -- Body talk: shake, gesture, and move -- Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse -- Shaping a performance and a few more skills -- Where and how to gig around -- Book me! please -- Getting the word out: publicizing your performance -- Taking your show on the road -- Old school advice: act professional.