Key Elements of Good Stand-Up Comedy, er... I mean WebCasts
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- Select only the most promising segments
- Be concise; don't waste words
- Don't spend too long on any one topic
- Create segues
- Work in ways for themes to resurface in new contexts
- Rehearse out loud, over and over again
- Try to appear natural and spontaneous
- Memorize it (Actually, don't memorize it; just know what you plan to say and know your content well)
- Be passionate but not melodramatic
- Consider having 2 voices through a partner
- Consider using conversational mode
- Fill the space - establish presence, confidence, and competence
- Grab the audience within the first 30 seconds (not literally) - get their attention
- Create variabilty in phrasing
- Create topical outline
- Have cue cards
- Know your audience
- Create a balance -- don't sacrifice content