How to go to a poetry slam
How I did it: I had been interested in slam for years before I did, I just didn't know how to get into it. I met two people who were slammers, and that's how I found out about when and were my slam was, but you can find listings for readings online, or you can google slam poetry and your city. I started going and found that people are very kind and accepting. It came pretty natural to me to enjoy being onstage, behind the mic, so that wasn't a challenge, but developing my skill and writing has been. Now I go regularly, and I competed in the slam that got me onto our nationals team, and I'M SO EXCITED FOR NAT'S!
Lessons & tips: Don't be afraid, most slam communities are incredibly accepting and encouraging. And when you don't start competing, DON'T WORRY ABOUT YOUR SCORES. When artists start to compete, it brings out the worst in them, so Always Stay True to You and Your Art.
