Start well

Kathy Sierra posts 5 tips for (keynote) presenters and authors: Better Beginnings: how to start a presentation, book, article… [via Leisa].

The 5 (read Kathy’s post for the full details):

  • Do NOT start at the beginning!
  • Show, Don’t Tell
  • For the love of god, DO NOT start with history!
  • DO NOT start with prereqs
  • MYTH: you must establish credibility up front