How to Write and Deliver the Perfect Speech
By Linda Alchin
Smashwords Edition.
Copyright 2011 Linda Alchin
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Disclaimer
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Introduction
Did you know that a recent survey stated that people are more frightened of making a speech than going to the dentist? It is therefore hardly surprising that giving and writing speeches cause problems!
This book provides all the essential information you need to write and deliver the perfect speech.
Information on Speech Preparation, Speech Timing, Presenting, Body Language, Gestures, Language, the Voice and Speed of Delivery.
There are also hints and tips on what makes great Inspirational or Motivational Speeches.
Do you need to write a Birthday, Graduation, Anniversary, Retirement or even Best Man speech? We’ve included some helpful tips and quotes to ensure you deliver the perfect speech!
"It usually takes more than three weeks to write a good impromptu speech."
American writer Mark Twain
"The very best impromptu speeches are the ones written well in advance."
American writer Ruth Gordon
"Always be shorter than anybody dared to hope!"
Lord Reading, English politician
"Be sincere; be brief; be seated."
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Table of Contents
Keys to Effective Presentations
Famous Examples of Persuasive Speeches
Famous Examples of Informative Speeches
Famous Examples of Tribute Speeches
Famous Examples of Inspirational Speeches
Famous Examples of Motivational Speeches
Famous examples of Acceptance speeches
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The Spoken Word
The Art of Speaking has been neglected in favour of writing!
Few schools teach it. Because of this neglect confidence is lacking, the following information will help to build your confidence and your oral communication skills!
Learn, Practice and Rehearse your speech - there's nothing more boring than someone who reads a speech word for word...
Try your speech out on a willing listener and be prepared to make changes to improve the speech
If you use sheets of paper to help you remember a speech it will give you problems:
- You will be tempted to read the speech word for word and will sound boring and stilted
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Words may 'swim' in front of you and you might lose your place and
disrupt the flow of the speech
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Papers can get out of order and you could drop sheets
- You
will concentrate on reading rather than delivering
- Use
postcards as prompt cards to avoid all of these problems
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Presenting your Speech
Successful Speech Presentation is dependent on a just a few good rules:
- Know your subject and be well prepared
- Use
positive Body Language and Gestures