“Words are only a small part of communication,” Sharon Sayler writes in her new book What Your Body Says (and how to master the message). This may not be good news for writers; after all, words are our medium. And words on the page have to do a great deal without the help of non-verbal cues. Of course, inserting descriptions of non-verbal cues into dialog is an important part of crafting strong fiction, but that’s another blog. “Your non-verbals,” Sayler writes, “can actually destroy or produce the results you want.” For writers on the page, this may be advice we wish to ignore, but when we take the stage, knowing how to present ourselves–and our work–could make a real difference to our success. These days, writers have to promote their own work–through readings, media appearances, videos and, well, any way they can think of to do so. Sayler, a marketing expert and a member of the Book Writing World who has been both traditionally published and self-published in non-fiction will be joining Anjuelle Floyd, a dynamo who has also been both traditionally- and self-published in fiction, for a Sept. 11, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. event to discuss the range of publishing options and how they impact a writer’s need to market his or her own work.

How to Wow Your Audience When You Read Your Work.

But first, on Thursday, Sept. 2, 6:05 p.m. – 7 p.m. Pacific Time (9:05 – 10 p.m. Eastern), Sayler will lead a presentation and discussion of how to apply her body language know-how to our public work as writers–which is to say as readers and discussants of our own work.  This event is open to the public. ——————————————————-
To join the online meeting (Now from the Apple iPhone (R) too!)
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1. Go to https://bookwritingworld.webex.com/bookwritingworld/j.php?ED=140044502&UID=0&PW=NM2Y0ZTM0ODJl&RT=MiM0
2. If requested, enter your name and email address.
3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: body
4. Click “Join”.

More About Sharon Sayler

Sharon Sayler, MBA is a Small Business and Communication Success Strategist and a Certified Book Yourself Solid Coach who counsels and coaches authors and service professionals in developing a loyal community through no- and low-cost marketing, including public speaking.

In her latest book, published by John Wiley and Sons, What Your Body Says (and how to master the message) Sharon teaches people how to communicate with confidence and clarity by matching their body language to what their mouth is saying.  It is available at www.WhatYourBodySays.com, online booksellers and retail stores.

Her nonverbal communications system is based on a long career in business consulting and as an associate for Michael Grinder and Associates, one of the foremost authorities on non-verbal communication.  She is a contributor to several of Mr. Grinder’s books, including Charisma: The Art of Relationships in 2004.

Her first two books are self-published.  They are Life’s Short. Live Passionately and Beyond Marketing: Building Relationships and Sales Success. She is a certified hypnotherapist and master practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP.)  She received a Bachelor of Arts in Design from Portland State University and earned a Master of Business from George Fox University.

Her credentials include:
Associate with Michael Grinder and Associates-Certified Group Dynamics and Behavioral Coach
Resident Expert Business Coach for SelfGrowth.com
Certified Book Yourself Solid Coach
Communications Director for Michael Post and Associates,
Producer of his “Michael and Friends” audio series
Host of Beyond Lip Service on Blog Talk Radio. Interviews with dynamic communicators who know how to influence and inspire
Specialties:
Verbal and non-verbal presentation skills, group dynamics, team building, mediation and book yourself solid coaching

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