Write it like you say it
August 23, 2009
Several months ago I was speaking with Rachel Pearson, past president of IABC Phoenix. I had asked her about getting more involved in the chapter. She suggested I volunteer for something that was out of my comfort zone. What could that be? Um, writing! So I volunteered to be the Content Coordinator for the IABC Phoenix Edit Express.
I share this with you because as a Communications Catalyst, it’s assumed I’m a credible writer. Just like anything else, the Communication field has many facets; verbal, written, strategic, media, training and on and on.
My expertise is verbal communications, helping and coaching my clients to be more effective oral communicators. One would not come to me for my editing or written commentary skill. I do feel I am proficient, just not the subject matter expert.
Writing a blog, as Rachel would put it, is out of my comfort zone. It’s so much easier and effective for me, to just say it. I understand the appeal of blogs. One has the ability to reach hundreds, thousands and for some even millions. That in itself can be daunting.
As I’m writing this, it is somewhat easier than I had thought. I’m sure like most things it gets better the more you do it. In my communication workshops, I’ll have participants do a presentation over again several times, knowing they get better each time.
Thanks for stopping by. I’ll keep posting and my writing will get better.
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Thank you for your active involvement with the IABC Phoenix chapter — We’re glad to have you involved as the Content Coordinator for the IABC Phoenix Edit Express e-newsletter, and we appreciate you volunteering your time. We hope you enjoy the opportunity and also have it push you to continue to get out of your comfort zone and continue to write. Good luck with your blog! I look forward to reading…