1. Write like you talk. There is no First Law of Speechwriting, but if there were, it would probably be something like this: a speech is meant to be spoken, not read. That simple (and obvious) fact ...

Understanding the type of speech you’re giving is the first step in the speech writing process. If you already know the genre of your speech, then feel free to move on towards the next step. If not, ...

That attitude will kill a speech every time. You’ve probably sat through some lousy speeches. Despite the speakers’ renown, you eventually tuned them out over their self-indulgent tangents and ...

The introduction gives the audience a reason to listen to the remainder of the speech. A good introduction needs to get the audience’s attention, state the topic, make the topic relatable, establish ...

Revolutionary advertiser Leo Burnett once said, "Make it simple. Make it memorable. Make it inviting to look at. Make it fun to read." What's good advice for writing ad copy also works when writing a ...

A speech is not an assignment that can be done the night before; practice is essential. Practicing a speech will boost your confidence as a speaker and ease potential anxiety. Using or not using a ...

If you’ve been charged with saying a few words about the newlyweds, here are some tips to help ease your anxiety and inspire you to speak from the heart. By Dina Gachman Massive parties with 10-piece ...

Being a Maid of Honor twice in one year has taught me a lot about wedding speeches: the ins and outs, the pitfalls, and the best ways to prepare. Here are 8 tips I'd like to share with all future ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Edward Segal covers crisis-related news, topics, and issues. Effective crisis communication requires CEOs to demonstrate ...

THE THREE BASIC RULES FOR any speech are: Start with a laugh, put the meat in the middle, and wave the flag at the end. Most important is to have a rapport with your audience. You can do it several ...

A public relations, or PR speech, announces important developments such as new products, company reorganizations, new staff, new offices, expansion and community events the company sponsors or ...