tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post8162995495862035695..comments2024-02-28T12:45:42.761-05:00Comments on Hoosier Ink: Speaking of SpeakingThe ACFW INDIANA Chapter Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07282742986179364847noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-43873897302889299612010-10-13T18:46:42.837-04:002010-10-13T18:46:42.837-04:00Great advice, Crystal! I'm not a polished publ...Great advice, Crystal! I'm not a polished public speaker, but I've taught a lot of classes in corporate America. The thing I always find most effective is knowing my material. The more I know it (and the more excited I am about it), the more comfortable I am when I talk in front of a crowd.Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-38578367741876330982010-10-13T16:43:46.233-04:002010-10-13T16:43:46.233-04:00This is EXACTLY where I'm at in my writing car...This is EXACTLY where I'm at in my writing career, so I appreciate your comments, Crystal (waving to Tiff!). I'm very much looking forward to speaking engagements to promote my books. Question I just encountered today (and since you mentioned bookmarks): Where do we get them? My publisher is small, and VistaPrint (where I printed my business cards) only produces rack cards or postcards. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Thanks so much! Blessings to you.JoAnn Durginnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-7839616040668997812010-10-13T14:48:53.170-04:002010-10-13T14:48:53.170-04:00Most embarrassing moment was falling asleep in Mar...Most embarrassing moment was falling asleep in Margie Lawson's class. I sat in the front row. It was not her speech, it was my sleep-apnea. <br /><br />Margie knew me from before and forgave me. So yes, don't take it personal when someone falls asleep when you speak.<br /><br />Just don't fall asleep when you are the speaker!Story and Logic Media Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317731231950753140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-45157169615071657202010-10-13T13:48:39.973-04:002010-10-13T13:48:39.973-04:00I love to speak, too. It's getting me to shut ...I love to speak, too. It's getting me to shut up that's tricky...<br /><br />Seriously, some of the most fun a writer can have is talking about writing to a group of people who either are writers, or who aren't in the least connected with writing but who regard us with such a lovely awe because they still believe in the "mystique" of writers, and how we're such interesting people. I try not to do anything to dissuade them from that notion. :-0<br /><br />JBJannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06725527285837338560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2676691386361883927.post-70131963749395701912010-10-13T10:16:59.272-04:002010-10-13T10:16:59.272-04:00I posted this on FB and Crystal asked me to put th...I posted this on FB and Crystal asked me to put the comment here: <br /><br />One thing I learned is always dress one step up from your expected audience. [If they are casual, you wear business casual. If they are business casual, you wear a suit.] Also, pause periodically for effect. Use the triangle [left, right, center down the middle of the audience] and make eye contact. Of course, I include running around like a mad woman...but that's just me. laugh!<br /><br />I love speaking and if you can learn to enjoy it, it really helps you connect with readers and get your message out.Your Coach for the Journey, Tiffany Colterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07406173681188444952noreply@blogger.com