Surveys show that public speaking is the most feared activity by people everywhere. Why is speaking publically so important and can we really learn how to do it well? Linda's guest, Karen Porter shares how anyone can be a better speaker by following a few time-proven strategies.Karen Porter is a professional speaker and writer coach, an international speaker, a successful businesswoman, and the award-winning author of seven books. She is co-owner with her husband George of Bold Vision Books, a traditional publishing company. During this episode, Linda and Karen discuss:How to find the subject matter to speak on?   How to get comfortable on any stage.The importance of having a "neutral" position.How to build a speaking platform.and more!Karen says her greatest achievement is her marriage to George. In her spare time, she follows her lifelong quest to find the perfect purse. LINKSKaren PorterEmail Karen kaeporter@gmail.com mention Your Best Writing Life in the Subject-lineAmplify - a speaker's course in a book.Evernote App for your notesAn audio Christmas gift from Linda,  the Lovey Mouse Adventure Book with audio.December Writing Tips & Soul Care for Writers downloadJoin fellow writers on our FaceBook page for the live, Your Best Writing Life after-show party, every Tuesday at 12-noon ET.