The one change that worked: I conquered my fear of public speaking with just one night of pure panicPublic speaking is an unexpected requirement for many writers, often leading to fear and reluctance.Preparation and creativity can help combat the fear of public speaking for authors.
'One of the only contemporary authors who can inspire this kind of hype': how Sally Rooney became the voice of a generationSally Rooney's debut novel launch faced an unexpectedly low turnout, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of author debuts despite prior hype.