How to Prep for Your First Big Speaking Engagement

Public speaking can be a nerve-wracking experience for anyone. If you become successful in the media industry, you’re bound to have to stand up in front of a crowd at some point in your career. Fortunately, we have some tips to help make your first speaking gig less excruciating and, dare we say… maybe even fun.

In Mediabistro’s latest Journalism Advice column, you’ll find out why knowing your audience and structuring your presentation are essential. But even more important is practicing your speech and making sure you enjoy hearing it yourself:

If anything about your talk bores you, cut it or change it.