Resources
Whitepapers & Studies
In-depth information on speechwriting and leadership communication, from the Professional Speechwriters Association.
The State of Speechwriting 2023: An Executive Summary
Previously published by the PSA
Exec Comms Pros Share How They’re Doing (and How They’re Feeling About Their Work)
Writers of the Lost Art: “Rhetorical Perspective,” and the Future of Speechwriting
The Executive Communication Standard – What You Need to Know
Speechwriting, FAQ
Back to the Future, in Professional Speechwriting
What Is “An Effort to Understand”?
Speechwriting and 2020
Executive Communications is Different
Speechwriting and Coronavirus
Internal Exec Comms: The Case for Your Embrace
A Provocation from the Pulpit: Dead Preachers Challenge Living Speechwriters
How to Write a Great Commencement Speech (And Why You Must)
Speechwriter to Executive Communication Manager, in 10 Strategic Steps
One Step at a Time: A Practical Process for Writing Any Speech
The Venerable Venues Keep Up with the Times: A Benchmarking Report
An Eclectic Philosophy, by ECC Founder & Executive Director David Murray
The Trust Deficit: What Speechwriters Need to Know Now
Leadership Communication and Speechwriting in the Age of Social Media
What is a Speechwriter?
Available Training
Links
Below are some useful links for speechwriters. Additional resources available for members under My Account.
- All the Top Speaking News
An online clearinghouse of dozens of blogs on public speaking, speechwriting and leadership communication. - AmericanRhetoric.com
A searchable, public-domain collection of great American speeches—text, audio and video. - Figures of Speech Served Fresh
Rhetorician Jay Heinrichs “rips the innards out of things people say and reveals the rhetorical tricks and pratfalls.” - Gotham Ghostwriters Blog
Insights about the business of speechwriting and ghostwriting, from the leading writing firm. - Joan Detz’s Blog
The beloved author and speechwriter coach offers seasoned advice on the craft and the business of speechwriting. - New York Speechwriters Roundtable
Speechwriter Dana Rubin convenes regular meetings and sends job notices and other useful information for New York-based speechwriters. - Podium Pundits
Former Republican and Democratic presidential speechwriters come together “to analyze and comment on major speeches, messaging strategy, and the business of communications.” - Presentation Zen
Presentation design guru Garr Reynolds writes about how to create tasteful visuals and deliver authentic messages. - Professionally Speaking
Freelance ghost Ian Griffin’s speechwriterly view of the world. - ReputationXchange
ReputationXchange.com is a blog written by Dr. Leslie Gaines-Ross, Weber Shandwick’s Chief Reputation Strategist. - Rosemary King: Speechwriting, Speech Coaching & Speech Training
A veteran leadership communication pro offers practical ideas for better oral communication, from ideation to writing to delivery. - Speaking While Female
Historical and contemporary speeches by women. - Speechwriting 2.0
Veteran corporate speechwriter Fletcher Dean gives his instructive take on the news of the day. - TED: Ideas worth spreading
A collection of videos talks from the exclusive annual TED conference: “Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world.” - UK Speechwriters’ Guild
Training and networking for speechwriters in the United Kingdom - Writing Boots
The personal blog of Vital Speeches editor David Murray, on “freelance journalism, business communication and other ways to earn a happy living on cheap talk.”