Basics of Speech Writing

Dec 1, 2016
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[if !supportLists]➢ [endif]Research: Both the audience and the speaker because when preparing a speech make sure you know the who, what, when, where and why of the meeting or event. It is best to make sure you the audience is analyzed well so that you or the speaker knows how to relate without pandering. Make sure you have all of your information correct before you have the first meeting with the speaker so that you both can be on the same page.

[if !supportLists]➢ [endif]Define Goals: What is your end goal for this speech? What would you like for the audience to take away? These are questions that should be asked to whomever you are writing for or before you write your own speech. Make sure to meet with the speaker at least twice, once before to get down the main ideas and then a second time after you have prepared your first draft. A speech may inform, persuade, activate or celebrate so make sure your audience feels one of these actions.

[if !supportLists]➢ [endif]Writing the Speech: JUST GO FOR IT! Seriously, after meeting and preparing a draft for your client then prepare an extensive outline of the speech to help you write it better. When writing, make sure it covers the main topics: problem, complication and resolution. This shows your audience that you know what is going on, you know where and what went wrong and you are prepared to clean it up.

These few tips will help you to deliver a great speech as the writer or speaker.