Writing

I’ve noticed over the years that I am quite a literal person and tend to take people at their word. As a child, I was slightly bewildered when an adult would say, ‘If you do that again, I’ll kill you!’. For some reason, I heard this particular comment often. I guess that is a reflection …

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I have written a recent post describing speech starting lines. But, on this occasion, I talked about the theory of various tactics. In this post, we look at specific examples of historic speeches. These speeches use the techniques I described in the earlier post. I have used one example for each to explain how the …

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Every time you speak, you must ask yourself, “how do I make every presentation fresh and original?” Try to avoid tired old quotes, overused anecdotes, and jokes everybody knows. In this article, I will discuss ways to find originality. I will also discuss ways to incorporate new ideas into your speech. Your speech must be …

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How to speak more professionally is at the heart of this website. I created it to improve speech writing and speech giving. In this article, I want to list a few techniques that will improve your speeches and their impact on an audience. This list is not exhaustive. Understanding and implementing these basic principles will …

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“Speech or writing praising someone” is a standard internet search term. These searches are usually by a frustrated crossword puzzle enthusiast. If this is you, the answer is “Eulogy”. You need to read no further. But it got me thinking. Writing a eulogy is not an easy thing to do. Unfortunately, most people must do …

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