tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16166950.post8475407934252524661..comments2024-01-23T18:21:17.066+00:00Comments on Surroundings: Fourth Taster for JuneRobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17046788730174617923noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16166950.post-84617143653258170412009-06-13T21:35:15.340+01:002009-06-13T21:35:15.340+01:00These readings are worth every penny - and more.These readings are worth every penny - and more.Colin Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15627539650929533832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16166950.post-40594237794804019092009-06-13T08:35:07.958+01:002009-06-13T08:35:07.958+01:00Yes, some people maybe don't know that there a...Yes, some people maybe don't know that there are costs involved in running a poetry reading series - venue, travel, other small expenses. You're right that it isn't unreasonable to ask for a discount when you've missed half a show, but I suppose I know how tight the finances are. I do want to keep the series going, but it won't sustain itself without people coming and paying.<br /><br />I'd like to pay poets too - more than just travel and sometimes a little extra - but that would make the event quite costly. So I'm going to go for £4 from September and see how that goes down.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046788730174617923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16166950.post-14265368327728811672009-06-12T01:35:43.061+01:002009-06-12T01:35:43.061+01:00Hi Rob - I usually charge a fiver for events - it&...Hi Rob - I usually charge a fiver for events - it's not too much for an evening of poetry - and it gets divided between poets and a little admin. I am usually okay with those who come in halfway and ask for a discount. Fair enough. Most latecomers know the event is unfunded and are happy to pay.Roddynoreply@blogger.com