Heather E. Schwartz Studio
Licensed children’s IP: nonfiction, fiction, and educational content
WEBINAR/WORKSHOP:
TAME YOUR STAGE FRIGHT!
My journey with stage fright stretches back to childhood—but over the past decade, I've turned my anxiety into confidence, joyfully presenting as an author and performing comedy, music, and solo shows at venues such as NYC's The PIT, UCB Theatre, and more.
Now I help others gain confidence in their public speaking skills through Tame Your Stage Fright! This session combines lived experience, research, and practical tools to help creatives manage nerves and actually enjoy conference presentations, school visits, media interviews, and other public appearances.​​​​​​​
​Tame Your Stage Fright! is offered as a webinar or in-person workshop and covers:
· Tools to manage the physical symptoms of anxiety
· Mindset shifts that reduce fear
· Practical preparation techniques that increase confidence
· Strategies for personalizing the support people need
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There's a lot you can do to tame your stage fright—and no reason to put off feeling better about your next upcoming presentation. Let's chat!​​​​​
Credit: Courtney Bernado
BIO
Heather E. Schwartz is a children’s author, performer, and professional development facilitator specializing in confidence-building and presentation skills for creatives. She has over a decade of experience studying and performing improv, which has been instrumental in her journey overcoming stage fright.
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Heather’s publishing credits include Jenna Ortega: A Little Golden Book Biography (Penguin Random House, 2026), The Muppet Movie: An Official Picture Book (Hachette Book Group, 2026), and numerous collaborations with major brands such as Disney, Sesame Street, Scholastic, Mack Trucks, and the Mayo Clinic. She has presented workshops for organizations including SCBWI and Hollins University’s Graduate Program in Children’s Literature, focusing on helping writers and illustrators navigate the business side of their creative careers.
Her unique blend of lived experience, research-based strategies, and practical tools informs her approach to helping creatives manage anxiety and confidently engage audiences during school visits, media appearances, and conferences.
"Heather’s presentation on work-for-hire writing was a unique offering at our conference. It was both educational and entertaining, providing professional insights, specific examples, and practical tips to help writers land work-for-hire assignments for themselves."—Lin Oliver, Executive Director, SCBWI