The Ultimate Quiz Book Guide: Containing questions and advice on how to become a quizmaster

Joe Varley

Sep 2016 · Andrews UK Limited

About this ebook

Are you a quizmaster or planning to become one? Have you been charged with running an event at your local pub for the first time? Or are you an experienced quizmaster looking for new material? Whatever your motivation for buying this book The Ultimate Quiz Book Guide will provide you with fresh ideas and tell you everything you need to know about running a successful quiz. With advice and tips from experienced quizmaster, Joe Varley, this book explains how to organise a quiz from beginning to end. There are sections on preparation, tools and location; the business end, writing and researching the questions; on the day; dealing with hecklers; dos and don'ts; different quiz formats and how to organise picture rounds as well as 36 readymade quizzes compiled by the author. Whether you are a seasoned quizmaster or completely new to running quizzes The Ultimate Quiz Book Guide contains everything you need to run an enjoyable and memorable quiz that will leave the participants eagerly anticipating your next event.

About the author

Joe Varley is a quiz writer, quizmaster and freelance proofreader. He was born in 1977 in Keighley, West Yorkshire. He has a BSc Hons degree in Zoology from The University of Wales, Aberystwyth. His specialist subject is venomous snakes. After spending a year working in New Zealand at the age of 23, Joe worked in Leeds in the Data Protection department of Education Leeds, and as the editor and writer of the trade magazine for the fish and chip industry, The Fish Friers Review. He has written for websites and small publications, including contributing bar reviews for the Leeds edition of The Itchy Guide. When he has the time, Joe is working on a novel. He spends most of his summer weekends playing for Ilkley Cricket Club 1st XI (numerous years as wicketkeeper). His batting average has improved to just under double figures.