Two Sundays ago, I had the opportunity of Bible reading in English. I practiced hard for it...despite their praises, I thank God and hope that His word is preached clearly. That it will encourage not just myself, but everyone else to have more motivation to read the Bible.
This is a link to my script. Though many were "curious" about my "British" accent, the key of a good reading/narration, I believe, is pauses at the right places...or as some call it, phrasing: An element of narration I realized from a movie of Harry Potter:A Narration by Emma Watson, from Harry Potter, and then I paid attention to professionals like Patrick Stewart and John Hurt.
Half way through reading on the stage, my left hand began to shiver holding my script, so I rested my hand on the stand. I could still read at that distance but I couldn't afford to risk keeping any eye contact with the congregation.
Perhaps a smile before and after reading next time would also help me relax.