Speaking of platforms, Im speaking!

Tomorrow I begin three days of speaking at four different locations and groups. It will be a sort of marathon and Im feeling a bit nervous. But that's ok - my choir teacher always told me it's good to be a little nervous - keeps you on your toes.

My first stop is several hours away and Im dragging my husband along. Poor guy will be the only man there most likely. He's a good sport to go so he can video my talk and run the sound for my song. Good moral support too.

I have been dreaming of speaking for some time now. It's important to build that elusive author's platform. So now it begins - brick by brick I will build it. Im a late starter, but that doesn't mean much if it's in God's plan for my life. All this networking, marketing and learning the writing/publishing world is intimidating. Just when I think I know a good deal about it I read another blog post or article that sends me back to the end of the line. I want to be prepared for the day when I will be marketing a book, but at the same time I tremble at the thought.

But I will go on speaking and blogging and facebooking. I figure that it's never in vain. How can it be a waste of time when you gain so many friends and learn so much? It's a privilege to be in the group of aspiring authors, hardworking publishers, honest editors and others who love this industry.

So back to my speaking tour - a step toward the dream. What's your next step toward yours?