Public Speaking for Authors, Creatives, and Other Introverts Paperback

Purchased a NEW copy. It came with black scrape marks on the cover as if it was dragged across the floor, and two orange stains at the top and upper corner. I would be fine with this if I had selected a used copy, knowing it would come with some issues. But not new.

While a lot of this information I knew, it’s a useful guide to come back to when you’re worried about a speech or presenting something online. I loved the part about how introverts do well online. I completely agree as an introvert that can be extrovert sometimes.

Good book overall with a lot of useful tips!

She provided a great deal of helpful information and references. Well worth the price and time spent listening and learning. 😊😊😊

I love Joanna Penn, first of all. I think she is amazing. As an indie author, I have gobbled up So Much of her amazing content on her YouTube channel that I almost feel like i should buy all her books just to give back the energy and value she has provided me. (And I will, slowly and surely) Having said that, even though I follow her work closely, whenever I get one of her books, I ALWAYS find something new. I think Joanna learns constantly and it shows in her work and in her books. For example: I read this book before I gave a talk about sensitivity and highly sensitive people. Around 85 people showed up for it. One of the things that I learned from this book is that it's okay to feel exhausted after a talk. Joanna talks about how that means you gave your all and it's not a problem of "not having managed your energy." As a sensitive person and an introvert, I AM exhausted after giving such talks. BUT that tiredness is in the service of something bigger. If I hadn't heard this articulated so clearly, I think I would have blamed myself for not managing my energy. Joanna's experience shows in the insights you will get from her work. Highly recommend!

As always, Joanna Penn provides a wealth of information on a topic I thought I was fairly knowledgeable about. Turns out I didn't know half what I thought I did, and now I have a whole new world to investigate. In this concise guide, Joanna lays out virtually everything you need to get started in the world of public speaking, even if the thought of doing so utterly terrifies you.

This past fall, I had my first public speaking experience as an author. And while I thought that I was plenty prepared, the second I got behind the microphone, I found myself shaking uncontrollably. I completely forgot everything that I had written up. I knew that I needed a little help, so I picked up this book. And as an author, and an introvert, it seemed like a good fit. The second edition of Public Speaking for Authors, Creatives, and Other Introverts, admittedly goes a bit farther than I intend to dabble in as a small-time writer, but the advice here is undoubtedly good, covering everything from mindset issues to practical advice on what exactly you need to do in a public speaking setting. It’s clear that the author, Joanna Penn, is speaking from her own personal experience, which makes her advice feel quite legitimate. This is an overall solid selection for any author who’s looking to use public speaking as part of their marketing.

A copy of Joanna Penn's previous book on public speaking is on my bedside table. I jumped at the chance to read an Advance Reader Copy of this new book, although I still thought it would be quite similar to the previous version. I was wrong. While the same positive, supportive attitude still shines through, she is right and lots of things have changed in the intervening years. This is an excellent, encouraging guide for anyone who seeks out speaking opportunities (or finds themselves unable to wiggle out of speaking in public).

Yet another brilliant book from Joanna of the Creative Penn. This guide is full of sound professional advice on all aspects of Public Speaking. If you are just thinking about public speaking, this book is packed with tips and experience. If you're already public speaking, I venture there will definitely be new areas you may not have explored. Joanna really has thought of everything. Sharing her expertise on the practical, physical and mindset involved, as well as how to maximise your business and social media with your speaking, there is literally nothing I can think of that Joanna hasn't covered, written in her usual clear, concise yet conversational style. Released just as I am about to revamp that side of my business, it couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you Joanna, keep up the great work!!!