It's often said that people fear public speaking more than death. While that's not exactly true, talking is front of people is a major fear — one you can conquer!

Places to Speak

• Canton Communicators Toastmasters club — Toastmasters is a great way to hone your speaking
• Speech classes at Wayne County Community College
• Spotlight Players — acting at the Village Theater

Other places often welcome speakers, such as conferences, meetup groups, places of worship, and even the library!

Books on Speaking

Speaking your way to success by Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts

Public speaking success in 20 minutes a day

Act natural: how to speak to any audience by Ken Howard

As we speak: how to make your point and have it stick by Peter Meyers and Shann Nix

Getting over yourself: a guide to painless public speaking by Barbara Rocha

How to give a speech by Margaret Ryan

Making successful presentations: a self-teaching guide by Terry C. Smith

Presenting by Aileen Pincus

Say it like Obama: the power of speaking with purpose and vision by Shel Leanne

Speak without fear: a total system for becoming a natural, confident communicator by Ivy Naistadt

The Toastmasters International guide to successful speaking: overcoming your fears, winning over your audience, building your business & careeer by Jeff Slutsky, Michael Aun

What is your one sentence?: how to be heard in the age of short attention spans by Mimi Goss