Classes

Professional Speaking for Fraidy Cats – Keep All Nine Lives

Act I/II

2 Sessions

We all know a big percentage of writers are introverts but gone are the days when you could land a book deal with no platform at all and an aversion to helping market your work. This practicum is a gentle but firm nudge along the path and out of the comfort zone, taught in such a way as to enable shy authors feel more confident about speaking.

First session:
- Why public speaking is an important skill
- Ways to build confidence
- How to line up opportunities
- How to write a simple talk
- Top tips to calm the nerves

Second session:
- Fraidy Cats will begin to find their roar as they deliver a basic address
- Designed to build ability and foster confidence.