Okay. Confession time: I hate public speaking.
But that’s okay because most of the misunderstood classic authors hated public speaking.
All writers believe that they are antisocial. All we ever want in life is a cabin in the middle of no where so we are free to create.
However when it comes to marketing, we are experts in procrastinating. I find myself saying yes to any kind of social activity to get away from convincing someone to buy my product. It’s just not for me.
Also, unfortunately unlike most classic authors I am not an alcoholic.
So there’s nothing to keep my mind away from the fact that authors are not only marketing their work but also themselves.
We all want to be the next John Green or Stephanie Meyer but let’s face it..
It’s easier to get followers on Twitter than to get someone to open their wallet and buy your book.
Anyway I’m 3 blogs in now and if you have been keeping up with me I’d like to say thank you you’re awesome! Virtual hug for you! And you have most probably noticed that I have secret powers where I can magically find any situation and figure out a way to make it negative.
So to be more constructive and find new ways to broaden my horizons; I have decided to enroll myself in a public speaking club. The club is called Toastmasters and there are meetings every week. There are clubs all over the world to help you with public speaking.
I’m hoping it’ll help me gain confidence to speak in front of an audience with grace and to be precise. I’m also hoping it’ll help me find a way to not turn tomato red when a group pf people look at me. And if I can learn to stop shaking when I speak in front of an audience I’ll be able to say I’ve made immense progress.
Yay for self improvement!
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