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Lainey Fab (laineyfab) | 8 comments Hi, I'm looking for someone to beta read my self-help book

Here's the blurb:

Keep Calm
The Quickest, Simplest and Easiest Guide
to Writing an Impactful Speech

Do you have to give a speech?
What kind of speech?

Is it maybe a….
 Toast for a Wedding
 Tribute or Eulogy at a Funeral
 Classroom presentation
 Workplace presentation
 Sales pitch
 Community event or special ceremony
 Anything else

Are you at a loss as to where to start?
What if your speech almost wrote itself?

Finally, a method to organize your speech so that it almost writes itself. It’s quick, it’s easy, and best of all, it’s fun.

Keep calm, read this guideline and let the speech roll.

 Includes a list of idea generators
 Includes a basic outline and list of various types of speeches
 Provides simple guidelines and examples of how to prepare your speech
 Gives tips and tricks to help give your speech impact
 Written with humour, personal stories and anecdotes
 Includes an actual sample Toastmaster speech


PLUS BONUS FEATURE:

From Meh to Great
Common Errors in Delivering Speeches
and How to Fix Them


You’ve probably heard the old saying:
People would rather have death before public speaking.
Is that you? That was me.

Anybody can give a great speech. It’s not something you are merely born with, it’s something you can actually learn. It’s just a matter of knowing how. This boo will show you how.

Learn tips and tricks to take your speech from Meh to GREAT!

 With actionable suggestions, you'll be equipped to face your audience.
 With suggestions of what not to do, you will not make the same mistakes as amateurs
 Written with humour, personal stories and anecdotes

Written by an English as a Second Language college instructor, adult educator and student mentor, this self-help book will help you unlock your full potential in writing and giving speeches. 


About the Author

Lainey Fab is an award-winning writer, blogger and author. She is also an adult educator specializing in English as a Second Language, Business and Customer Service Communication for Professionals, Academic and Technical English. She has taught English and other subjects for over 10 years in both North America and overseas. For five years she mentored students in the Debate Club, Toastmasters and Public Speaking Competition at a premiere overseas provincial college. For four years, she participated in community performing arts as an on-stage actor, dancer and inspirational speaker. In 2016 she was the award winning top online fundraiser for the Ontario Easter Seals 10K run fundraiser. All of her received online donations were elicited through requests on social media. Lainey continues to influence others with words in Ontario, Canada. She currently resides in Canada with her teenage daughter, a lazy Shepherd hound and an ultra-friendly tabby.


message 2: by Lainey (new)

Lainey Fab (laineyfab) | 8 comments I already see an error. *This book will show you how. lol


message 3: by Jan (new)

Jan Hurst-Nicholson (janhurst-nicholson) | 4 comments I've also just published a book on public speaking and have been looking for readers before doing the print version lol.

Would You Rather Be in the Coffin Than Give the Eulogy? how to take the terror out of public speaking and advance your career and social network
Would You Rather Be in the Coffin Than Give the Eulogy? how to take the terror out of public speaking and advance your career and social network by Jan Hurst-Nicholson


message 4: by Lainey (new)

Lainey Fab (laineyfab) | 8 comments Cool. I'll read it if you want.


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