Why did you write Confessions of an Introvert?

"I had been doing a lot of freelance writing for business magazines and a variety of websites, and people kept asking if I had thought about writing a book. I finally just decided that there was too much to say in just a single article or posting and began compiling my book. It originally was going to be a book on business networking, but it morphed into a business and self-help book for introverts. I see so many introverted business people looking to find greater success and I wanted to help them through my own experiences, and motivate them to reach their goals of greatness. As I wrote the book’s purpose became more clear, and my passion for the subject got stronger."

In the title, you refer to yourself as both an “introvert” and “the shy girl.” What is the difference and what do you consider yourself now?

"Well, not all introverts are shy, and not all shy people are introverts, but they do often go together. I would say that being an introvert is something that you are born with—a part of your personality that stays with you forever and being shy something that you may grow out of, or that comes and goes throughout your life depending on the other factors. Currently, I would say I am a socialized introvert, who is generally not too shy—at least not nearly as shy as I was a few years ago."

If your life were a movie, who would you like to play you?

"That’s a funny question! I guess it would have to be the actress that plays Meredith Grey, Ellen Pompeo, from Grey’s Anatomy. She would definitely be my first choice. I love how she plays intelligent and vulnerable—and we look enough alike that I think she would be a perfect me."

Where do you see yourself going with the book? Will there be more?

"I think that there are so many people, especially introverted people that can be helped by my message of strength, self-confidence and perseverance, that there must be more that I can give besides just this book. I haven’t developed a plan yet, but I suspect I will use the book to introduce me to the people out there who are yet unable to find their own success—but are driven to be and do more. There may be more books, or maybe I will continue to reach people through my website or blogs. I guess the answer will come in the popularity, (or not) of this book."

If you could sum up your book in one sentence, what would it be?

"Well, I have struggled with the best way it, but I think I have narrowed it down to this: Confessions of an Introvert is the handbook for the introverted business person destined for success."

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 Writing, Speaking & Interviews

"Put it before them briefly so they will read it, clearly so they will appreciate it, picturesquely so they will remember it and, above all, accurately so they will be guided by its light." - Joseph Pulitzer

Meghan has just completed her first book: "Confessions of an Introvert, The Shy Girl's Guide to Business Success". Check out Meg's Blog on the book, and read a few excerpts at here. Meghan is also doing content development and copywriting for Aloi Materials Handling, located in Rochester, NY. Aloi is a supplier of pallet rack and storage systems, cranes, hoists, custom end tooling, carousels, mezzanines and modular offices. To learn more about Aloi Materials Handling, go to www.aloi.com.

To see some more of Meghan Wier's recent writing - go to www.nygoodnews.comor purchase the October issue or Business Strategies Magazine.

Meghan Wier, author of Confessions of an Introvert, The Shy Girl's Guide to Career, Networking and Getting the Most Out of Life is available for Motivational Speaking. Small to Large groups and Professional Group and Individual coaching available. Information avalable at www.meghanwier.com- or email: meg@meghanwier.com

Listen to Meghan Wier's Interview from Curt Smith's (www.curtsmithusa.com) show Perspectives on WXXI Rochester from June of 2003. Meg will talk about the computer and technology explosion, and how it changed the nation.

Listen to Meg's Interview from Curt Smith's (www.curtsmithusa.com) show Perspectives on WXXI Rochester from November of 2004.

10/23/04 Read the article about Meghan Wier, and the work habits of  Gen X/Y written by Richard Mullins of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. www.rochesterdandc.com

READ: About Kathy McParland, Meghan's monther, in a piece Meghan recently wrote .  www.meghanwier.com/family.asp

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