How Authors Can Benefit From Public Appearances

Standing up in front of a room full of people and speaking can be intimidating, as can talking one-on-one with people you don't know. Especially if you're having to talk about yourself or your book. Fear of public speaking is a common phobia, but if you truly want to grow your readership you have to put yourself out there, says author and writing instructor Christina Hoag. For her first public appearance as an author, Hoag sat on a panel at a local library event. She was reluctant to attend but...