I've been spending my time working on a short story, editing, and writing. I haven't really done much of anything for this blog, which is something that I'm regretting a bit.
I thought I would come back with this little tale since I'm watching a movie about writing, and I've just gotten off jury duty.
I have an incredible fear of public speaking. It came back to me when I was handed the microphone. My heart started pounding, my hands started shaking, my already congested nose got a fresh dose of snot in it. My throat closed up.
It's such a horrific feeling.
Although I know I have an amazing voice, and I'm good at speaking to people, and I can hold a conversation, when it comes to speaking to a group. I hated that when I spoke through the microphone, I got feedback from all the metal in my face.
Every time I open my mouth to speak, and I know that all of the attention is on me, I can't help feeling as if I'm going to say the wrong thing. It scares the shit out of me.
I don't know what I can do to get over something like this. Hopefully I get over it before the time comes for me to speak publicly.
