The Power of Your Words: From Page to Stage

As a writer, you already know the power of words. You’ve meticulously crafted sentences, shaped ideas, and poured your expertise into your book.

But here’s the question that trips up so many nonfiction authors and entrepreneurs:

Can you speak your words with the same power as you write them?

For many, the answer is a hesitant?no.

Not because they lack knowledge, insight, or passion - but because speaking those words?out loud?feels unfamiliar, uncomfortable, even terrifying.

If that resonates with you, you’re not alone. And I want to share something that might just shift your perspective.

The First Language We Learn Isn’t Words... It’s Sound.

Long before we grasp language, we absorb?sound.

Even in the womb, babies recognise patterns of speech and tone. Studies have shown that newborns respond to melodies and rhythms they heard before birth. Sound registers in our brains before meaning ever does.

That’s why, when you speak, your audience doesn’t just process?what?you say. They pick up on:

???Your energy - Are you inspiring or hesitant?

???Your tone - Do you convey confidence or uncertainty?

???Your delivery - Are you engaging or monotonous?

Your voice carries more than words. It carries?presence.

Words on the Page vs. Words Spoken Out Loud

You’ve already mastered the written word. You know how to express ideas clearly on the page.

But speaking? Speaking requires something more.

You’re not just conveying information. You’re?creating an experience.

Think about it: Two people could read exactly the same passage out loud, but depending on?tone,?pace, and?intent, one might captivate an audience... while the other fades into the background.

Mastering that spoken experience is what takes you from?author?to?thought leader.

How to Start Owning Your Words - And Your Voice.

Instead of seeing speaking as a challenge, try viewing it as an extension of what you already do best:?telling stories, sharing ideas, and making an impact.

Here’s how you can start:

??Recognize the power of tone.?The sound of your voice influences how people receive your message, just as much as the words themselves.

??Use familiar language as a bridge.?Meet your audience where they are. Use words, metaphors, and examples that resonate with their world.

??Tell stories.?Facts inform, but?stories?persuade. Stories engage the listener’s emotions, making your message not just heard, but?felt.

??Speak with presence, not perfection.?You don’t have to be a “perfect” speaker. You just need to be?connected - to your message and your audience.

Your Words Are More Powerful Than You Realise

The message you’ve written deserves to be heard.

Every time you step onto a stage, speak in an interview, or share your message out loud, you’re not just?marketing your book, you’re?building authority, expanding your reach, and creating lasting impact.

You don’t need to be the loudest speaker in the room. You just need to own the power of your words and deliver them with conviction.

What’s?one?word that holds deep meaning for you? Reply in the comments, I’d love to hear it.

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