So You Want to Present at a Tolkien Conference? Giving the Presentation by SWG Newsletter Staff  

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This article is part of the newsletter column Master Class.


You've written your proposal, written and designed a strong presentation ... and now the day is here. It's time to present! This session explores how to actually present at a Tolkien conference. Topics in this session include:

  • What to expect on the day of the presentation.
  • Approaches to practicing so that your presentation feels natural and easy when it's time to give it.
  • Preparing ahead of time for a minimally stressful and effective presentation.
  • Planning for mishaps and common worries during the presentation.
  • How to feel confident and prepared for the Q&A, including common worries.

Session Video

Video: So You Want to Present at a Tolkien Conference? Giving the Presentation, presented by the Silmarillion Writers' Guild, 14 June 2025

Presentation and Links

So You Want to Present at a Tolkien Conference? Giving the Presentation (slideshow)

Links to resources discussed in the presentation:

Credit

Janeways, AdmirableMonster, Zara A. Khan, Zhie, and Himring generously shared their expertise, experiences, and resources as we developed this series.


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