1. go to our "Register" form and send us your information and send your payment by check or paypal if there is a fee for the event. (this varies according to location and local custom. When there is a fee it is only to recoup fees required to produce the event).
2. if you will be travelling to a reading, nationally or internationally, please make all arrangements for your own travel. check our travel links for suggestions.
3. receive your designated passage to read aloud on the day or night of the event.
4. go ahead and read the book or just read your passage. (past participants have been known to practice reading aloud in front of their friends and families, or a mirror, or strangers on the subway. many practiced not at all to no ill effect).
5. offer to help out, if you like.
6. spread the word. tell friends, acquaintances, the press.
7. for the event, consider bringing necessary medications, a stash of chocolate, fuzzy socks.
8. buy a cup or a t-shirt at the event to get in the mood.
on the 'memorabilia" link below for details.
9. read when you're assigned to. we will have complete instructions for making a smooth approach to the microphone. when reading, there are no rules except that you may not comment and you may not apologize. just read as you do. If you stumble, proceed. no problem. you are amongst friends.
9. return to your place in the audience and enjoy our literary slumber (or all day) party with us!
10. tell us how it went. stay in touch. be well. contibute to our cause if you can. click the "support" link below.