So You Want To Be A TV Presenter?

A practical, inspiring and comprehensive guide to becoming a confident, skilled and employable TV presenter.

Clear, industry-tested advice from an experienced TV director and trainer, packed with techniques, exercises and insider insight.

About the Ebook

So You Want To Be A TV Presenter? is a clear, practical and highly engaging guide to the skills, techniques and professional mindset required to succeed on camera. Written by Kathryn Wolfe — an experienced TV director and trainer — this revised and updated edition reflects the realities of today’s industry, from self‑tapes to presenting from home.

Presenting may look glamorous, but it demands a wide range of journalistic, technical, performance and personal skills. Wolfe breaks these down into accessible, actionable steps, helping aspiring presenters build confidence, develop their craft and understand what employers are really looking for.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

• Read from a prompt and use in‑ear monitoring
• Talk to camera naturally and talk to time
• Handle live, recorded, studio and location shoots
• Present effectively from home
• Work across specialist channels — children’s, shopping, weather and more
• Create a strong CV and a convincing showreel

Hands‑on exercises and checklists guide you through posture, nerves, breathing, diction, natural delivery, performance evaluation and more. The book also includes advice and top tips from dozens of working presenters, plus insight into auditions and how to secure presenting work.

A must‑read for anyone aiming for an on‑camera career.

Critical Praise

"Essential and entertaining… a superb one‑stop shop for anyone aiming at an on‑camera career. Invaluable insider insights from a top telly‑box talent."
— Paul Ross

"Kathryn is the consummate teacher… skilled at helping people find their own style while combining traditional tips and tricks."
— Claudia‑Liza Vanderpuije

"This splendid book covers every aspect of the job. I look forward to seeing you on my telly!"
— Chris Tarrant

"Accessible, engaging and easily read… a great companion guide on your journey."
— Natasha Huq

"Practical and informative… Kathryn Wolfe knows her stuff."
— The Stage

Why You'll Love This Ebook

• A complete toolkit for aspiring TV presenters.
• Hands‑on exercises to build confidence and on‑camera skill.
• Industry‑tested techniques from an experienced director and trainer.
• Updated guidance on self‑tapes, remote presenting and modern workflows.
• A Nick Hern Books essential for anyone pursuing an on‑camera career.

About the Author

Kathryn Wolfe is a TV director, presenter trainer and founder of Pukka Presenting. She has worked extensively with professional presenters and trained newcomers across the industry, bringing clarity, warmth and deep expertise to the craft of on‑camera communication.

Publication Details

Publisher: Nick Hern Books

Publication Date: 6 December 2012

Print Length: 208 pages

ISBN (Ebook): 9781780010571

Format: Ebook

Language: English

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