What is another word for holding a reading?
Pronunciation: [hˈə͡ʊldɪŋ ɐ ɹˈiːdɪŋ] (IPA) 
Holding a reading is a term that refers to an event where a writer or a poet presents their work to an audience. It could be a public or private gathering, and it's typically meant to showcase the writer's work or as part of a promotional effort. Synonyms for holding a reading include a book launch, a literary salon, a poetry reading, a spoken word event, a writer's showcase or book signing, an author's evening, a writer's forum, and a literary reading series. These terms may be used interchangeably, depending on the nature of the event, but they all describe a gathering where a writer presents their work to an audience.
