“Working with Paul to prepare for my first performance as a page poet transformed the way I feel about reading in public.”
‘Working with Paul to prepare for my first performance as a page poet transformed the way I feel about reading in public. In a very short time, he helped me to perform my poems in a more engaging, confident and skilful way. Above all, he helped me to work out how to sound most like myself. Paul gave me tricks and tips to overcome my jitters around standing on a stage and my aversion to the microphone. From vocal warm-ups to breathing exercises designed to relax and release my voice, his expertise was invaluable and his reassurance very timely. I would warmly recommend his services to any poet who is keen to improve the performance aspect of their craft.’
Kathryn Bevis, founder of The Writing School, has had recent competition success, winning first prize in the Poets and Players Competition, 2019 (judged by Kei Miller), and runner up in the Out-Spoken Poetry Prize, 2019 (judged by a panel including Mona Arshi and Kate Tempest).
“Kathryn Bevis gave a stunning performance – crafted, considered and powerful. Whea poet memorises their work they externalise the interior, and it becomes a piece greater than the sum of the words.”
– Joelle Taylor