3 tips to help boost your confidence as a writer
by Patsy Bell Hobson
There is no better place to develop public speaking skills than Toastmasters. Find a small and supportive group near your home at http://www.toastmasters.org. What a painless and proven way to build confidence, practice communication skills and overcome the fear of public speaking.
No one can see your knees shaking, hear you heart pounding, knows your armpits are sweating. Toastmasters is a safe place and friendly place. No one has ever been eaten alive at a Toastmasters meeting.
Next time you attend a conference, or any meeting, look around for some one who appears nervous or uncomfortable being there. Introduce yourself and assume a helpful role. Try to help reduce their nervousness. Helping others, who are obviously feeling the same anxiety you are, will instantly reduce your own fears and feelings of isolation.
Editors and agents are always looking for good writers. Let them know you the best writer for the job. Publishers need writers. Introduce yourself, pitch you writing, keep as many editors and publishers employed as you possibly can. It’s good for the economy.
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