From Page to Stage

Inspiration, Tools, and Public Speaking Tips for Writers. Writers spend time, money, and lots of energy building the platform from which they’ll promote their work but often forget to prepare themselves to stand on that platform; by building on their natural skills as storytellers, this book helps writers to stand with confidence and skill before audiences of any size. In this accessible, straightforward book, seasoned author Betsy Graziani Fasbinder offers readers the why, what, and how of public speaking, along with exercises and resources to support ongoing learning. She provides inspiration and encouragement to help writers to overcome their fears of public speaking, but she doesn’t stop there; she also lays out the practical, nuts-and-bolts tools they need to select, deselect, and arrange the content of what to say when they’re on a podium, in an interview, or in casual conversations about their writing, and includes a model for handling challenging questions from interviewers and audience members with confidence and grace.Part practical how-to—full of usable tools and tips—and part author cheerleader and champion, From Page to Stage is the ultimate resource for writers who wish bring their storytelling skills to their speaking opportunities.