How Authors Can Look and Sound More Confident on Camera (with Kim Rittberg)

​Like it or not, writers are increasingly expected to show up on camera.

​Whether it’s Substack Lives, podcasts, Instagram videos, virtual events, online courses, or media appearances, being able to communicate clearly and confidently on video has become part of building an author platform.

​But most writers were never trained for this.

​On this live Author Insider Q&A, I’ll be joined by Kim Rittberg—an award-winning video expert, media coach, and former executive producer at Netflix, PEOPLE, and Us Weekly—to talk about how writers can get more comfortable, confident, and effective on camera.

​We’ll discuss:

• ​How to sound more natural and confident on video

• ​Common mistakes people make on camera

• ​How to improve your presence without sounding overly polished

• ​Practical tips for interviews, livestreams, and social video

• ​How writers can use video strategically without becoming full-time content creators

​Kim has helped professionals, creators, and brands communicate more effectively on camera, combining deep media experience with practical coaching around visibility, confidence, and storytelling.

​If video makes you nervous—or you simply want to communicate your ideas more effectively—this conversation will give you practical tools you can start using immediately.