Pitching--public speaking type stuff
We're having an informal pitch session in class where you take your idea for your movie or whatever and 'pitch' it to the class/teacher. I did it once before last year and failed miserably (not gradewise, fortunately!) I froze up and couldn't remember what I was supposed to say. Even when the teacher was prompting me I was like a deer in the headlights and couldn't remember a thing.
I'd like to think that I'm not so bad with public speaking, but it really depends on how nervous I am about the thing. Before I used to have PAs I was fine 'sometimes' and could talk and be comfortable. Other times even before I had PAs I was shaking like a leaf. I still get terribly nervous even if I am prepared. I've been worrying about this pitching thing for some time now. And I can't stand waiting--I'm thinking of asking the teacher if I can go first. Anticipatory anxiety is the worst.
Does anyone have any experience with pitches or advice?
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