Ann Handley

JULY 15, 2021

Years ago I hired a public speaking coach to help me improve my on-stage presence. Years ago I hired a public speaking coach to help me keep my heart rate in a normal range instead of flitting close to a cardiac episode every time I stepped on stage. Nerves are part of public speaking. Yikes that sentence is lifeless.

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Men With Pens

MARCH 17, 2013

So you’ve decided to dip your toes in the public speaking world. There’s only one problem: You’re sweating bullets because you’re absolutely terrified of speaking to a whole crowd of strangers. Jerry Seinfeld said it best: “According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking.

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ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

I’ve had a few people asking in the last few weeks where I’ll be speaking in 2015 – I can’t believe the end of the year is so close! I love speaking and am excited by some of the opportunities next year. Next year I’ll be speaking twice internationally (so far): 1. Social Media Marketing World.

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Rachelle Gardner

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Holy Runaways speaks to people who are feeling ignored, oppressed, or rejected by their religious community and church, offering a path forward built on speaking truth, deep listening, and acting with compassion. Happy release day to author Matthias Roberts!

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Nick Ursborne

APRIL 22, 2024

Learning how to “speak” the language of the model—figuring out which prompts elicit the best responses—can greatly enhance your collaborative experience. If an answer isn’t what you expected, refine your question or ask follow-up questions to narrow down the information.

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ProBlogger

OCTOBER 17, 2012

But when you’re speaking to a crowd of captivated listeners, you’re doing it through storytelling. If your blog has given you the opportunity to develop expertise in an area—whether that’s parenting, travel, wine or simply the art of blogging—it might be time to explore the world of paid speaking engagements.

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Nick Ursborne

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Clients and prospective clients will love to hear you speaking and writing with genuine enthusiasm about your work. If you don’t, you may find yourself a prisoner within a brand that isn’t going to take you where you want to be. Stay close to your passions. Passion is contagious. It makes a big difference.

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Nick Ursborne

APRIL 15, 2023

I’d love to build my brand and get more exposure by speaking at industry events. But there’s no way I can do public speaking.” “Who But here you are, 30 years later, saying, “I can’t speak at industry events. “The prices are pretty much set in this niche. I can’t just step up and charge twice as much as all my competitors.” “Who

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Jane Friedman

APRIL 18, 2023

Given most of us speak an average of 16,000 words a day , it seems as if writing dialogue should be effortless and natural. WHY are your characters speaking? It’s not an exaggeration to say that every single word your characters speak should be deliberately chosen to serve the story in some purposeful way. WHEN do they speak?

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Enchanting Marketing

MAY 23, 2023

Speaking assertively is not a substitute for thinking deeply. Speaking assertively is not a substitute for thinking deeply. Certainty is not a sign of credibility. It’s better to learn from complex thinkers than smooth talkers. Did you notice the 3 parallel constructions?

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ProBlogger

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Is fear holding you back from engaging in mediums like Live streaming, Podcasting, webinars, talking-head videos or even speaking at live events? Speaking in public is often cited as the #1 fear that people have and this extends to many of these mediums. My Own Struggle with Fear of Speaking in Public. what if I look stupid.

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Nick Ursborne

JANUARY 10, 2024

Identify their fears and desires, and you can speak to those emotions in your copy. Put another way, “If you don’t know who you’re talking to, how can you know what to say?” When you listen to your prospects and your customers, you get a feel for the emotions they bring to the table.

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Nick Ursborne

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

I can’t speak for artists, but for writers I can see a way forward. Writers, copywriters, artists, and photographers find themselves at the forefront of this debate. ChatGPT is all about writing, and tools like Midjourney are disrupting the lives of artists everywhere. AI tools are extraordinarily powerful.

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Nick Ursborne

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

By listening to my readers, and empathizing with their own emotions, I can create a narrative that truly speaks to them. That changes as soon as I break the mold and tap into the power of Emotional Intelligence. Maybe I’ll share a story, or lead with a metaphor. And that act of creation is fulfilling.

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Melanie Saxton

JANUARY 25, 2024

Everyone on the planet who speaks your language and has an interest in what you offer should be able to find you. For instance, if you are an author, you certainly want book sales…but how can anyone buy your book if they don’t know it exists? The same goes for any enterprise, from startups to larger brands.

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Agency Content Writer

JUNE 23, 2023

From speaking your audience’s language to solving your audience’s problems, these experts share their best tips for crafting content that resonates with your audience and drives engagement. Don’t stuff your content with keywords but include intuitive sentences and fragments that speak to how your brand will benefit their life.

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Jane Friedman

APRIL 24, 2024

Choose Speak Selection and Speak Screen. How to do a listening pass First, email yourself the document or text that you’d like to have read aloud. Next, change the settings on your phone. If you have an iPhone, you’ll find the option under Settings > Accessibility > Spoken Content.

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David Meerman Scott

APRIL 15, 2024

Charity auctions are a way for people to support a cause that speaks to them, gain status, and have some fun too. My friend Seth Godin and a team of ruckus-makers just introduced GOODBIDS - a new way to create charity auctions.

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Kayleigh Moore

JULY 19, 2022

By the end of this episode, you’ll want one of our desks and not the other’s… ;-) Speaking gigs: Their place in your freelance career. Both of us have done our fair share of speaking gigs throughout our freelance careers. Speaking is a great way to share your authority and meet new people. Should you get business insurance?

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AIIP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

By Heather Carine (Editor’s Note: Heather Carine will speak at the AIIP 2024 Symposium and at the pre-symposium Business Jumpstart Bootcamp in April.) Information professionals love to connect dots.

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Castles Crumbling, Speak Now (TV) Swift originally wrote “Castles Crumbling” for her 2010 album, Speak Now , but when it didn’t make the cut, she found opportunities to use the same imagery in future songs, like “Call It What You Want” ( Reputation , 2017). Let’s look at a few examples.

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Kayleigh Moore

JANUARY 30, 2024

Speak to the value this storyline would bring to the writer/publication’s audience, what they would learn by reading it, and how it relates to the industry or vertical as a whole. Not why it’s a good idea for YOU, but for the WRITER.

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Jane Friedman

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Dictation techniques Throughout the years of my writing journey, I identified three methods you can employ when dictating: Watching the screen as you speak your words Not watching the screen as you speak your words Recording your words and transcribing later The first one many people are familiar with. It’s just too distracting.

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Rachelle Gardner

MARCH 7, 2023

Katilin’s poetry and stories speak to the soul. Happy release day to author Kaitlin B. Curtice as this beautiful book hits the shelves! Her stirring call to action fills my heart with the courage for resistance. The stunning cover art is by Morning Star Designs , a mixed French-First Nations artist.

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Nick Ursborne

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Which desires can we speak to? Step 1 – Emotional mapping of your audience Experienced copywriters already try to figure out the emotional triggers of their audience. Within the context of the product or service you’re selling, what are the principal desires and fears of your audience? Which fears can we address?

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Contently

JANUARY 26, 2023

An article discussing FedEx’s plans to work towards a more sustainable future , for example, speaks to the investor audience on an owned blog. Citigroup Delivers Keynote at Industry Event Speaking engagements are a favorite way to deliver thought leadership narratives at industry events or conferences. Create a content plan.

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Nick Ursborne

MARCH 3, 2023

All those years of writing and speaking have elevated my professional persona. As a result, I am always in danger if under-charging for my services. What I should be doing is pricing according to the perception and persona I have created. Prospective clients don’t see me as I see myself in the mirror.

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Grammarly

APRIL 16, 2024

You’ll seldom go wrong speaking clearly and directly. Pretend you’re speaking to a child. For all of these negative reasons, jargon is unnecessary. If your idea can be conveyed more simply and accessibly without using jargon, it should be. For example, write out “marketing-qualified lead” rather than “MQL.”

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Grammarly

JANUARY 26, 2023

A dialogue tag is a phrase that precedes, breaks up, or follows written dialogue that tells the reader who’s speaking. Dialogue tags can also be used to show how a character is speaking (i.e., their tone or mood), to whom they’re speaking, or how they’re feeling. But remember that it must be clear that she’s the one speaking.

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Credible Content

MAY 25, 2023

Make them feel like you’re speaking directly to them. Use these insights to create copy that speaks directly to their needs. Use data to create customer personas and develop copy that speaks directly to their specific needs, preferences, and pain points. Use language, tone, and examples that are relatable and meaningful to them.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 7, 2024

She is speaking in the context of the all-absorbing joys of fan fiction, whose adherents are numerous and surprisingly diverse. Selecting pertinent, speaking details is vital to bringing any world to life, historical or otherwise. One of the many she interviews is a professor of medieval literature in a Canadian university.

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Freelance Union

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Communication Strong communication skills allow women to speak and present with confidence. Here are some key tips to start building up your leadership abilities: Seek out leadership opportunities: Raise your hand for projects that require public speaking, leading teams, making executive decisions, or spearheading change.

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Grammar Underground

JANUARY 29, 2024

Winging it prevents hypercorrection, which is what happens when you work too hard to speak grammatically and, as a result, make a mistake. These folks not only sidestep a lot of this anguish, but, ironically, their nonchalance often ensures good grammar. After all, natural language is where grammar rules come from.

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Jane Friedman

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The more you practice, the easier it’ll be to speak articulately and naturally. Speaking in soundbites is an essential skill for any author whether you’re doing media, pitching your book, speaking at book events or on stages. Practice what you’re going to say. Planning is key. Make eye contact.

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Grammarly

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Generally speaking, there are four types of idioms: pure idioms, binomial idioms, partial idioms, and prepositional idioms. It’s difficult to define an idiom’s structure because it changes from language to language, and it even varies in different regions that speak the same language. It doesn’t involve any forests or trees. .

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AWAI

JULY 21, 2023

Mari Smith, the Queen of Facebook, will be speaking at her first Bootcamp! In this video she touches on what she will address during her inaugural Bootcamp session and what she thinks is the most exciting thing happening in the industry today, and shares a profound question that transformed her.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 26, 2021

That’s why speaking at conferences, networking meetups, and other events can be such a useful tool for building brand awareness. Rather than generally building up your presentation skills, commit to improving your public speaking in time for a specific conference or networking event. Presentation Skills Help Create Brand Awareness.

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