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By Alexandra Naughton

· Launched 6 years ago

How to not choke while performing at your next literary event

some tips and tricks from a poet who has both stunned and flubbed at various times throughout her career
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Jun 13 • Alexandra Naughton

Recent posts

Online lit is stupid
Jun 9 • Alexandra Naughton

This is not my writing desk.
Jun 2 • Alexandra Naughton

DING DONG! THE DICK IS DEAD!
Published on Be About It Press • May 29

I just want to tell you I love having this problem
Apr 29 • Alexandra Naughton

Party with writers this week
Mar 17 • Alexandra Naughton and Josh Dale

come find me at AWP
Feb 25 • Alexandra Naughton

The Literary Ecosystem is Dying-- except, no, it's not.
Feb 15 • Alexandra Naughton

Listen to me on Textual Healing with Mallory Smart
Jan 20 • Alexandra Naughton

people are paying three dollars a month to read gossip about me on substack and it’s ok. really.
Dec 23, 2025 • Alexandra Naughton