More quotes for speechwriters
Mar 30, 2010
Liz Carpenter on speechwriting, David Murray on thought leadership and William Blake on the Tea Party movement
The meaning of our lives here at Vital Speeches
Jun 07, 2010
How an obscure speech delivered in Buffalo got read by Vice President on Memorial Day.
Six steps to solid speech editing
Jan 03, 2012
First, let the draft rest. Then edit for content, organization, style, language and grammar—in that order!
WATCH: All I can tell you about Leadership Communication Days
Oct 17, 2010
The talk was frank, friendly and smart, and everyone gave trenchant advice and got novel ideas. But that’s all I’m saying.
Speechwriting’s tough all over
Dec 06, 2010
“Speechwriters constantly have to remind themselves not to tire or quit.” And other unvarnished reflections on our work, from a government speechwriter in South Africa.
“We Call It the American Dream”
May 23, 2011
In Ireland speech, President Obama perfectly pegs personal history with international politics.
Woman, spiel thyself
Aug 07, 2012
A useful “Index of Famous Women’s Speeches” is at 73 and growing. But its creator needs your help.
With dull speech, Bernanke fails to meet public obligation
Oct 03, 2012
Fed chair constructs speech around five softball questions, to which he provides inadequate answers.
September Slew
Sep 16, 2013
Back to work, back to school, and back to thinking about all the amazing conference options open up to us this coming month! Foremost forums upcoming • World Economic Forum …
How to get your speakers to sing
Oct 12, 2013
Last month in Europe I got asked the same question I get asked in the States: How do I animate and effervesce my wooden, flat speaker? Bring in a speaking …