Make the most out of your speaking engagements as a writer. Linda Goldfarb and Tammy Whitehurst share top tips to increase your speaking.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mts of NC. I’m your host Linda Goldfarb, each week I bring you tips and strategies from experts in the writing and publishing industry to help you excel in your craft, I’m so glad you’re listening in, during this episode you’ll learn Moving from Page to Stage Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is Tammy Whitehurst - Texas twang and southern slang! Tammy Whitehurst is a full-time speaker and co-director of the Christian Communicator’s Conference. She has been described as a HOOT with a capital H!  Tammy is real. She also struggles like the rest of us with dust, dishes, cellulite, junk drawers, and wrinkles. If you get a chance to hear her speak, don’t hesitate – you will be blessed! Top tips for writers who desire to be speakers:Reduce Your Book to One WordDevelop Your Signature HookKnow Your AudienceDon't weigh success by audience sizePower of the PauseAudience InteractionDon't Misuse PowerPointPlus - how to get gigs when first starting out.LINKSFind Out More About Tammy Whitehurst  Tammy's Daily DevotionalChristian Communicators Conference  Tammy Whitehurst on YouTube Contact Tammy About Writing a Facebook DevotionalIf you enjoy Your Best Writing Life's content- consider a monthly donation through Patreon. Support Your Best Writing Life podcastAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbBesides hosting Your Best Writing Life, Linda Goldfarb is a multi-published award-winning author, audiobook narrator, international speaker, board-certified Christian life coach, co-owner, co-founder of the LINKED® Personality System, and co-author of the LINKED® Quick Guide to Personality series. Linda also hosts the Staying REAL About Faith & Family podcast - Check it out!Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeAbout your host - Linda GoldfarbAwarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Bing-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast