# You’re On! How to Develop Great Media Skills for TV, Radio and the Internet

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/books/youre-on-how-to-develop-great-media-skills-for-tv-radio-and-the-internet/
- Published: 2008-11-25T16:52:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**From YouTube to national television and radio more of us are appearing more often
on the media. In this informative and readable new book, Alec Sabin provides expert
coaching for both professionals and the general public on how to look good on TV
and the Internet; and how to sound good on the radio. **

Taking a wide-ranging approach, Sabin discusses the aims of good presentation; how
the interview works; and how mastery of your material is crucial.

On the technical side he provides exercises to improve vocal quality and breathing;
tips on controlling nerves; and an insight into how the technology of the TV and
radio studio can work for you.

He gives expert guidance on ad-libbing; podcasting; reading a script; and interviewing.

This book will be essential reading for students of media studies; professionals
in TV, Internet and radio presentation; and anyone who has to make a great first
impression in public.[](https://fundraising.co.uk/books/youre-on-how-to-develop-great-media-skills-for-tv-radio-and-the-internet/void(0))

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- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/books/youre-on-how-to-develop-great-media-skills-for-tv-radio-and-the-internet/#comment-3483
- Published: 2009-01-23T16:56:22+00:00

Blurb from the publisher says:

“You’re On! is an informative and readable new book by Alec Sabin who provides expert
coaching for both professionals and the general public on how to look good on TV
and the Internet, and sound good on radio.

“Taking a wide-ranging approach, Alec discusses the aims of good presentation, how
the interview works, and how mastery of your material is crucial. On the technical
side he provides exercises to improve vocal quality and breathing; tips on controlling
nerves; and insights into how the technology of the TV and radio studio can work
for you. He gives expert guidance on ad-libbing, podcasting, reading a script, and
interviewing.

“This book will be essential reading for students of media studies; professionals
in TV, those involved in internet and radio presentation; and anyone who has to 
make a great first impression on any media platform.”