A brief promo for Life Writing Podcast (Episode 9) featuring Steven Barnes and another speaker discussing the importance of projecting composure and confidence when presenting or pitching writing/story ideas. Barnes warns that admitting nervousness can undermine deals, while the other speaker emphasizes acting cheerful and spreading enthusiasm to others. The clip ends with a promotional sign-off announcing the new episode.
So imagine you're supposed to go in with this story, your heart pounding, your palms sweating. Keep your composure, look cheerful somehow, because enthusiasm spreads. You come in with enthusiasm. You spread your enthusiasm to them so you can't look like you're as terrified as you are. Part of it is honestly acting.
You have critical point there. I have been in situations where I let people know that I was nervous about writing for them, and that killed the deal instantly. The instant I let them know that I was anything but 100% confident and cocky, it was doomed.
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