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A Master of Ceremonies: A beginner's guide to being a brilliant MC.

How has the Master of Ceremonies book helped others?

I just wanted to let you know that my MC job for my brother's wedding went off without a hitch. Your tips in your Master of Ceremony book were amazing and really got me focused when I felt I was getting overwhelmed. I felt I was preparing too much, but in the end, all the advance work was well worth it. All the comments we heard back were extremely positive. Many, many thanks, and thanks for the additional help via email too!
Karolina Baker, Canada, 24th October 2008.

How to be a brilliant Master of Ceremonies

You've been invited to be the Master of Ceremonies at a wedding, an important conference, a retirement, a fund-raiser or an award's night. Congratulations. It can seem easy. Well at first! But once you start thinking about it you might start sweating and getting nervous. After all, there will be all those eyes on you as you give your master of ceremonies speeches, you've got to manage the timing, you've got to know what to say from the welcome speech to the closing remarks, and there are other master of ceremonies duties and jobs that must be done well. Oh, suddenly it doesn't seem quite so easy, does it?

Masters of Ceremonies are very important people. (Also known as a Master of Ceremony or a Mistress of Ceremonies.) They can make or break a wedding reception, conference or function. They can bore the pants off the guests and be stiff and dull, or they can bring the event alive with humour and energy and have the audience enthralled.

Sadly, at conferences, weddings and concerts there are far more poor MCs than good ones ... you name the event and there will have been a Master of Ceremonies who struggled to hold the attention of the audience and did not know how to be brilliant.

My own wedding was testimony to this. Our Master of Ceremonies stood up, said one sentence and sat down again! He was normally a really good speaker but what we hadn't bargained on was stage fright. Then there was the time I was the keynote speaker at a very formal corporate conference. The Master of Ceremonies had taken a copy of my brochure, and rather than concentrating on my business experience or my qualifications, he just talked about how impressed he was that I had been happily married for such a long time. It was totally irrelevant to the occasion. I ended up looking very embarrassed and the audience looked bored.

And, so many times I have sat through Master of Ceremonies speeches that have been simply boring, boring, boring. And then there are the ones who let performers or speakers drag on way past their time, or who are irrelevant. It's dreadful, isn't it? Make sure you are not like that - give brilliant speeches and be on top of your duties.

How to be a brilliant Master of Ceremonies
By applying just a few important Master of Ceremonies guidelines and tips you can learn how to be a brilliant Master of Ceremonies so that your wedding reception, conference or event shines with success. "A Master of Ceremonies: A beginner's guide to being a brilliant MC" will show you how.

How else has "A Master of Ceremonies" helped others?

I was really DREADING my wedding Master of Ceremonies role because I was so nervous about getting up in front of 100 people, and worried I would be boring or that I wouldn't add to the magic of their wedding. It was so important to do a great job for my nephew and his bride. So, I just took the time to read the book, put some careful planning in place with the tips in your ebook and I absolutely nailed it! Everyone congratulated me on the job I had done, even 8 months after seeing people I didn't know very well they commented about the role I had played that night. I used the techniques listed in the e-book to bring it all together, I even used a couple of your jokes, (the ones you had suggested that were tasteful), and it all went down so well. It was so easy! So thank you for the help of the e-book, it was a real godsend!
Amanda Gratte, Australia, 9th September 2008.

Thank-you so much for your e-book on how to be a Master of Ceremony. The 50th birthday went off with a bang. There were no awkward moments, in fact at the end of the evening I was told that I was very entertaining. Thanks for all your tips and advice. It gave me the right tools and was much appreciated.
Karl Platel, Australia, 12th October 2007.

Thank you, so much, Rachel. Your book on "Being a brilliant Master of Ceremonies" was so helpful. My husband is the great MC'er in our family. He is funny and fun and very witty and can think on the spot. I am more of a serious person and although I love and appreciate humour, I can't pull it off as easily because of my personality. Your book truly helped me be more "brilliant" and less boring. Thanks for helping me through an anxious time and giving me the confidence to know I can do it too! Everything went well and the organizers and the guest of honor at the farewell were pleased. Thank you so much! Congratulations on a book well-written and easy to understand. With gratitude.
Dona Klaiber. USA. April 2007.

Are you new to being a Master of Ceremony?

If you are to be a Master of Ceremony and it is new to you - A Master of Ceremonies is an essential read. The master of ceremonies tips and ideas you will gain could save you a lot of embarrassment and bring you success and applause. Imagine that!

A Master of Ceremonies has six different sections covering all the ins and outs of MCing, from how to relate well to your audience or guests, how to introduce and thank speakers or performers, to how to manage the timing correctly and how to prepare properly. There are sample introductions and thank-yous, plus checklists to help you prepare 2 weeks beforehand, 7 days beforehand and the night before; plus tips on using a microphone, exercises to help you read a script confidently, examples of what not to do, and more ... in this packed, easy-to-read and practical guide. Don't be a Master of Ceremonies without it.

The first 5 sections can be applied to any Master of Ceremonies situation from seminars, weddings and birthdays through to fundraisers, awards nights and corporate events. They are:

How to be a brilliant master of ceremony for your audience.
How to be a brilliant master of ceremony when introducing speakers.
How to be a brilliant master of ceremony when managing the timing.
How to be a brilliant master of ceremony when giving your thank you speeches.
Checklists for preparing to be a brilliant master of ceremony.

Then there is an additional section applied to being a master of ceremonies at a wedding which includes:

Extra special tips for being a brilliant master of ceremonies at a wedding.
Plus, as a added extra: Ten tips for wedding MCs from a DJ's view, by Adrian Makarov.

Your event deserves a brilliant Master of Ceremonies, and you deserve to be brilliant. By getting hold of your copy of A Master of Ceremonies you'll be gaining 127, A4 pages of informative, practical and easy-to-apply tips to make you terrific.

You can get your own copy of A Master of Ceremonies in just a couple of minutes. The e-book comes in a pdf format. That means that you can easily download it to your computer. You won't have to pay for shipping or handling or wait for the post to arrive.

If you have never downloaded an e-book before, it's okay, we will take you through it step-by-step. It's easy.

More comments from happy readers.

Thanks Rachel for your Master of Ceremonies book. The day went very well and I received lots of positive feedback from the bride and groom, the bride's parents and members of the audience too. The info I got from you caused me to do some preparation which made the difference. Understanding my role was also a great help and drew a compliment from the caterer. She was amazed how well everything ran and commented on the vibe of the day. One bit of your advice made a massive difference and that was to put some preparation into the introductions for the people giving speeches. It really did warm the guests up for what was about to be said and the speakers were grateful too. Anyone who has to do this role should read your information. It clarifies the importance of the role and also causes some focused preparation which makes the difference between doing a good job or dying up there on the stage.
John McEwan, Stainbusters, NSW Australia. 1st July 2008.
I want to tell you how impressed I am with the quality and contents of your Master of Ceremonies e-book. As well, the whole process of ordering, receiving and you following up was so customer focused and professional. Thank you again.
Patti Connolly, Director, Human Resources, Airborne Energy Solutions, Canada. 23rd November 2007.

The people you are being a master of ceremonies for are expecting, hoping, praying that you will be brilliant. Whether you are hosting a wedding reception for a bride and groom, opening a conference or being a master of ceremonies at a retirement, birthday or anniversary don't risk letting people down by not knowing everything you should. By getting A Master of Ceremonies now, you'll know what your master of ceremonies duties are, AND how to do them brilliantly. Now is the time. After the event, is too late, isn't it?

Here is a sneak preview of some of the gems you'll glean from the book to make sure you're brilliant and not boring:

1. Tips on what to do as a Master of Ceremonies.

What is your Master of Ceremonies role?

How to warm up before you start.
How to give a welcome speech so your audience feel special.
How to relate to the audience in your opening remarks.
When to have eye contact with the audience.
How to be heard easily.
Why and where you need to pause.
How to remember all the important information.
How to help your audience enjoy themselves and the proceedings.
How to pause effectively.
How to avoid having a monotonous voice.
What to do with your hands when you are speaking.
How to use a microphone.
Why you need to check the lighting.
How to add humour and make the audience laugh (even without jokes).
How to make sure the audience enjoys the event.
How to make the event a brilliant success.

2. Tips on introductions and thank yous.

How to sound enthusiastic when introducing people.
How to build up the audience's enthusiasm for each speaker or performer.
How to prepare a script.
How to be confident when reading an introduction.
Why you shouldn't say "Fred needs no introduction."
How to write your own, good introductions on people.
How to give a vote of thanks to a guest speaker.
Why you need to say more than "great speech John".
How to personally thank each speaker or contributor.
Why you need to say more than "thank you for your time."
How to make the speaker feel good and the audience enthusiastic.
How to give thank you speeches to groups of people.
Why you need to say more than "what a wonderful speech".
How to treat all presenters and performers equally well and generously.
How to make the closing remarks.

3. Tips on timing.

How to keep people to time.
How to stop people who go overtime.
How to get the audience back from refreshment breaks.
How long to speak for.
How to keep the event rolling.

4. Tips on what not to do as the Master of Ceremonies.

Mishaps to avoid.
Why you don't have to tell jokes to be a brilliant Master of Ceremony.
What to do when things go wrong.
How to avoid causing offence as the wedding master of ceremonies.

5. Tips for being a wedding Master of Ceremonies.

The master of ceremonies duties at a wedding.
The sequence of events at a wedding.
How to prepare as the wedding master of ceremonies.
How to adapt to different types of weddings.
How to address people at a wedding.
Types of toasts to give at a wedding.
Announcements given by the master or mistress of ceremonies at a wedding.
How long the speeches should be at a wedding.
How to leave the bride and groom feeling happy.
How to leave the family feeling proud.
How to select jokes and humour for a wedding reception.
How to weave in MC announcements with wedding reception music.
How to keep all the families onside at a wedding.
How to help all the guests feel comfortable at a wedding.
How to control guests at a wedding.

Read all these tips now.

Your event needs a brilliant Master of Ceremonies, and you will want to be brilliant, won't you?
By gaining your copy of A Master of Ceremonies you'll have access to 127, A4 pages of informative, practical and easy-to-apply tips to be brilliant in your master of ceremonies role. For only $25, buy your copy now and have it delivered to your e-mail box immediately.

And A Master of Ceremonies comes with a twelve month, risk-free guarantee, too. If you don't learn anything from it, we will refund your money and you get to keep the copy. There is no risk. Be brilliant now. Get your very own copy of A Master of Ceremonies.

Still not convinced?

Read these ...

Here are just a few of the unsolicited e-mails I have received telling me what readers think of A Master of Ceremonies. I am sure many people make up testimonials on their websites - I want you to know that these are real. They came right out of the blue, I have never met them and I still don't even know what country some of them live in! Michael, who is in Australia, I do know, as he has other products of mine, but he sent me this spontaneously and I have included it as it shows how useful the book can be in a number of applications.

What another reader said
Thank YOU for such a great and easy to understand e-book on being a master of ceremony. Your book is very informative and very comforting. It has given me the confidence I need to carry out what I have been selected to do as the MC. My Master of Ceremony date is April 28th and your book has everything I needed to know, that I did not know. I am a very satisfied customer.
Calvin Hawkins, April 2006.
This is a second letter I got from Calvin after he had MC'd. It is exactly as it was sent to me.

It was awesome!!!

Your e-book prepared & equipped me with eveything I needed to make this a successful event. (checking the mic, being able to address changes in the agenda, relating to the audience, building up the speakers, etc.)

As fate would have it, the mic was inadequate and some of the people scheduled to speak were unable to make it, and your e-book warned me to be ready to act. (and I did)

Instead of panic, we had the microphones replaced, and I began to recruit replacements. I personally filled in for one of the absentees (I had more material than I needed in case this happened).

I am so glad I invested in your book. I do not want to think about what could have happened if I did not have the knowledge acquired from your e-book.

We had an awesome time. Your e-book reminded me to remember not to overdo it as the MC (it's hard to move out the way when you have the audience flowing with you), and that the main speaker should be the one they anticipate and remember. The evening was filled with energy and enthusiasm, and even with the change in the agenda, the night flowed without a flaw.

My wife and I are still smiling of how much fun we had. The fact that I was able to retrieve and print your e-book immediately (to carry with me) allowed me to prepare in time to make this a positive memorable event.

Again, Thank you.
Calvin Hawkins, May 2006.

What Martin said
The wedding was a great success thanks to your book "A Master of Ceremonies". The book really helped me out of a jam. Everyone thought that I was a professional spokesperson, and said that it was very well done. Thanks Rachel.
Martin Goudreault, Canada, 9th July 2007.

What Michael said
Thank you for making available, to people like me, your Master of ceremonies e-book - already it has been of great assist. My confidence level has now soared, knowing I've got sound guidance and advice. My duties as a Master of Ceremonies came about because of our family's family reunion and because some relatives knew I was a talker, so presumed I'd be a good one. So, to keep from looking stupid, I had to find out what emceeing was all about --- and I found you --- THANX
Michael Hagger, USA. 4th July 2007.

What Abdul said
This is what Abdul first wrote:
I was asked just yesterday to be an MC for a community fund-raising event, which will be held tomorrow. We're expecting about 200 people. I'm freaking out as you could imagine.
This is what he then sent:
I thought you'd like to know how things went. I picked up a lot of useful tips and we had not less than 100 people attend and based on feedback people loved it. Purchasing your book was a great investment; I can comfortably say that you saved the day. So thank you. I look forward to reading your other books.
Abdul Fattah, Sydney, Australia, 24th July 2007.

What another Michael said
Your "A Master of Ceremonies" e-Book is very, very impressive. So clearly presented, and so packed with practical content. Brilliant value for $25! In case you're wondering, I have three reasons for buying it: I want to be a better trainer: I'm doing more and more training and presenting in my IT job, and I figured that a lot of what Master of Ceremonies need to know would be relevant for trainers too. Now that I've done my first read of your e-Book, I'm even more convinced of it. I think that virtually all the practical things you've set out for MCs in your E-Book map directly and naturally onto the trainer role too. So I've got my $25 of value already, and this is only one of the reasons I bought it.
Michael Done, IT Database Manager, Australia. January 2007.

What Rob said
I wanted to let you know how the MC'ing at my brother's wedding went on Saturday. It was fabulous! Thanks so much for all the information you provided in your master of ceremonies book. I used it a great deal along with the wedding jokes you provided as well. I plan on keeping the info handy should the opportunity to speak arise again. Thanks again.
Rob Sitarz, Canada, July 30th 2007.

What Tony said
And, here is another one stressing how useful the book was even though Tony only had 30 minutes to find the information he needed before a meeting with his bride and groom:
I was preparing for a meeting with the wedding party last night and thought I should get some sort of a checklist to follow. I really appreciated the quick and easy way in which the e-book was delivered. I only had 30 minutes in which to locate and print the information that I needed. The index proved to be very helpful and already your book has been very useful. I am looking forward to reading through the entire book over the next few days as I prepare for my Master of Ceremonies duties at next Saturday's wedding. Thanks for an excellent product.
Tony Del Castilho, Christ Church, Barbados, 29th June 2007.

And there's more...

And, as an added bonus, once you've read A Master of Ceremonies you are welcome to e-mail me with any questions or comments you have about your particular event. What other book offers you such personal contact with the author?

And I am happy to help you find relevant jokes especially for weddings.

Want a starting joke if you are going to be a master of ceremonies at a wedding? Here is one of my favourites:

The Wedding Prank
Bill had always been a prankster. As each of his friends were married, Bill made sure some type of practical joke was played upon them. Now ready to be married himself, he was dreading the payback he knew was coming. Surprisingly, the ceremony went off without a hitch. No one stood up during the pause to offer a reason why this couple should not be married. Streakers or strippers didn't disrupt his reception, and the car the couple was to take on their honeymoon was in perfect working order. When the couple arrived at their hotel and entered the room, Bill even checked for cornflakes in the bed (a gag he had always loved). Nothing, it seemed, was amiss. Satisfied that he had come away unscathed, the couple fell into bed. Upon waking, the couple was ravenous so Bill called down to room service and said, "I would like to order breakfast for two."

At that moment, a soft voice from under the bed said, "Make that five."

There are plenty more jokes I can send you when you order the book. I want to help you be brilliant,
Best wishes,

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