What you think you know may not be slam: the big definition of slam poetry -- Getting into the spirit of slam -- Slam competition rules, regulations, and other formalities -- Penning the powerful slam poem -- Confronting stage fright, overcoming the fear -- Slammin' fundamentals -- Body talk: shake, gesture, and move -- Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse -- Shaping a performance and a few more skills -- Where and how to gig around -- Book me! please -- Getting the word out: publicizing your performance -- Taking your show on the road -- Old school advice: act professional.
