I'm not feeling so much insecure this month as terrified. Public speaking scares me, and that's exactly what I'm signed up to do in less than two weeks! Aaaiiieee! I agreed to lead a fiction writing workshop at a writing conference. Fortunately they're not paying me. I wouldn't be able to handle the stress otherwise. I alternate between paralysis and frantic planning, between this is a great opportunity to what was I thinking. My nightmare is that I'll be done talking in five minutes, that no one will ask any questions, and I'll stare out across a sea of bored faces with nothing to say while the clock ticks backwards. I think that's the worst case scenario. Well, if you don't hear from me next month, you'll know the conference was a disaster and I've decided to become a recluse.
How about you? Have you ever been on the lonely side of the podium at a conference?
Until next month, keep writing.
I'm not big on public speaking or appearances either. Just know your material well and you'll do fine.
ReplyDeleteJust thinking about someone else doing that terrifies me, so respect! Aren't you supposed to imagine them all naked or something?
ReplyDeleteYou'll do fine!
ReplyDeleteYikes!! I'd be terrified too! But I've got a feeling it's going to go much better than you imagine. Praying you'll find peace and courage!
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