Any speech that covers every aspect of a person would be too long, boring and disjointed to hold an audience’s attention. So ...

[Sign up for Love Letter and always get the latest in Modern Love, weddings, and relationships in the news by email.] Cut the Clichés. It’s easy to panic and Google a wedding speech template ...

If you try to write a speech in a tone that's not natural, it won't translate well. So harness your voice, pick a theme, and tie all of your stories and anecdotes to that voice and theme.

Write like you talk. There is no First Law of Speechwriting, but if there were, it would probably be something like this: a speech is meant to be spoken, not read.

Tips and tricks to take your speech to the next level Dean offers up these final reminders to ensure your speech is as compelling as possible. Address the elephant in the room.

Sarah Hurwitz served as head and senior speechwriter to first lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama. Here, she shares 11 tips to master the art form of speechwriting.

Writing a speech and delivering it are two separate challenges. If you’re not sure where to start with the writing process, use this six-part outline as a guide. Over at The Muse, Deborah ...

In the wake of Cate Blanchett and Noel Pearson's stirring eulogies at Gough Whitlam's memorial, Paul Keating's former speechwriter, Don Watson, offers his tips for a great speech. Mr Watson ...

How to write a mean script: 7 tips to find your real podcast voice Sounding like yourself on a podcast or during a toast takes practice — and a specific writing style for audio storytelling.

It can be anxiety-inducing to deliver a speech in front of an audience. NPR's Life Kit talks with a speechwriter and a speech coach to get their best tips for public speaking.