AROUND THE WORLD IN RHETORIC
Nov 09, 2022
Yes, the world needs one more book on rhetoric
British speechwriter Guy Doza has written an entertaining, accessible and thorough introduction to rhetoric, in "How to Apologize for Killing a Cat: Rhetoric and the Art of Persuasion."
David Murray
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Nov 16, 2022
Here Are the Proposals of Ukraine
"Our vision of the path to peace—how to actually achieve it."
Volodymyr Zelensky,
President, Ukraine
Liz Magill,
President, University of Pennsylvania
Oct 31, 2022
A Rare Memoir from a Corporate Speechwriter
Swirling structure mixes colorful recollections of Irish heritage and New York with thoughtful observations about the speechwriting life.
Neil Hrab,
Rhetoric Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
Oct 26, 2022
I Will Unite Our Country, Not With Words, But With Action
"Trust is earned. And I will earn yours."
Rishi Sunak,
Prime Minister, United Kingdom
David Murray
David Murray
Oct 19, 2022
Writers of the Lost Art: A Locknote Address on the Future of Speechwriting
"What speechwriters do is fundamental and timeless: We practice rhetoric to help humanity in crisis find words to guide itself."
Boe Workman,
Director, CEO Communications, AARP
Oct 18, 2022
Badassery, at the 2022 PSA World Conference
At the 2022 World Conference of the Professional Speechwriters, you expected professional encouragement and edification. But this year's spirit was a little different.
Lucinda Trew,
Speechwriter
Oct 05, 2022
Western Elites Deny National Sovereignty and International Law
"The West has been looking all this time and continues to look for a new chance to hit us, weaken and destroy Russia."
Vladimir Putin,
President, Russia
David Murray
News,
Sep 28, 2022
Contributors’ Guidelines for the new Executive Communication Report website
If you're moved to share it with your executive communication colleagues, we're interested in reading it.
Executive Communication Council
Sep 28, 2022
Three Categories for the Songs I Write
"They are affectionately titled Quill Lyrics, Fountain Pen Lyrics, and Glitter Gel Pen Lyrics."
Taylor Swift,
Singer/Songwriter
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VITAL SPEECHES OF RECENT WEEKS
"Our vision of the path to peace—how to actually achieve it."
Volodymyr Zelensky,
President, Ukraine
"What do you hear in that phrase? ... I hear restless curiosity and tenacious investigation. More than anything, I hear the call that Ben Franklin answered his whole life: The call to meet the moment to make a better future."
Liz Magill,
President, University of Pennsylvania
"Trust is earned. And I will earn yours."
Rishi Sunak,
Prime Minister, United Kingdom
"What speechwriters do is fundamental and timeless: We practice rhetoric to help humanity in crisis find words to guide itself."
Boe Workman,
Director, CEO Communications, AARP
"The West has been looking all this time and continues to look for a new chance to hit us, weaken and destroy Russia."
Vladimir Putin,
President, Russia
"They are affectionately titled Quill Lyrics, Fountain Pen Lyrics, and Glitter Gel Pen Lyrics."
Taylor Swift,
Singer/Songwriter
"Never before has this Parliament debated the state of our Union with war raging on European soil."
Ursula van der Leyen,
President, European Union
"I too now solemnly pledge myself, throughout the remaining time God grants me, to uphold the Constitutional principles at the heart of our nation."
Charles III,
King of the United Kingdom
"By delivering on the economy, on energy, and on the NHS, we will put our nation on the path to long-term success."
Liz Truss,
Prime Minister, United Kingdom
Reagan White House speechwriter Peter Robinson tells the edifying, inspiring tale of how he came to write the line, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall."
Peter Robinson,
White House Speechwriter