Writers often work in solitude. But when it’s time to do a reading or a book signing or to give a presentation or speech, or any other means of promoting your book in person, you’re no longer in your own environment, and the nerves can really kick in!

As authors, if we want a viable income, we have to be out there in the world, sharing our knowledge and being visible to create awareness and exposure of our work. Public speaking can be an extra income stream or can form an integral part of your marketing. Public speaking can also be a necessary means of success and authors/creatives often have to speak when they become well-known, so it's best to start practicing earlier. When you are in front of an audience, you will need to present your book in a captivating way.

Do you dread public speaking? Perhaps you are holding assumptions about whether you can speak publicly well. Public speaking skills can be learned which includes knowing your content well. This is good news for authors. This course will show you how to alleviate anxiety when you find yourself in the spotlight. It will show you how to capitalize on your knowledge of the topic - i.e your book - to share confidently and authentically!

The course includes a FREEcopy of the book, "Public Speaking Journal: Daily Tips, Exercises, and Journaling to Develop Your Public Speaking Skills".