So you’re a great writer who has no fear putting your words on paper, but are terrified to take those words to a stage. And no matter how good you are at your craft, there can be something really intimidating about stepping into that educator role, jumping onto a stage and teaching others how to do what you do. In this episode, we are really getting into how to go from writing to speaking. Ashlyn and I also have an honest conversation about knowing when speaking opportunities are and are not a good fit for you. There is a lot to unpack in this episode, but I promise you - it’s full of GOOD stuff!

Ashlyn Carter is an incredibly talented calligrapher, amazing copywriter + the founder of Ashlyn Writes. From writing wedding invitations for brides to helping creative entrepreneurs sell with their words, she loves to help people tell their stories.

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Episode takeaways you don’t want to miss:

• Speaking should fit into your business. It shouldn’t add something else to your already full plate.
• When it comes to speaking, allow it to be a conversation with your audience; not a memorized five-page presentation.
• If you want to know something really well, teach it.
• Before you jump on the stage and try to teach what your service is, how you can teach it from where you are, right now?
• When sharing your personal story with an audience, share your scars not your wounds.

For full show notes and links, visit: http://www.thepublicspeakingstrategist.com/shownotes/010