I speak in public a lot, which is a weird thing for a person with as much social anxiety as I have to do. I mean, I can barely speak in private.But if you’re going to be a writer in the present century you pretty much have to do it. And the truth is, after hating it and fucking it up 10,000 times – and many of the people reading this blog have probably seen me fuck it up in person — I’ve actually started to like speaking in public.
The funny introduction is followed by nine lessons (such as #4 Massively Over-Prepare and #5 Have a Beer or Don't). Every one of them is a keeper.
Best advice for writers/readers I've read. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteOver prepare! Yesssss.
ReplyDeleteI would amend "have a beer" to "have a slug of cheap chard or don't." Sadly, I already know which alternative I would choose. . .
ReplyDeletePublic speaking is only difficult if you want it to be. After 5 years speaking in public I realize that speaking to many is one way to express what I truly feel and I am thankful that it has also made way for me to improve more in what I do...
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