The speech told a lovely story about the groom’s life — but that transition, from paralysing fear to commanding performance, is a kind of story in itself, and a thrilling one.

Keep It Short, and Speak Up Longer doesn’t equal better. Most speech-writing experts suggest three to five minutes, tops. “No one ever gets upset if a speech is too short,” Ms. Keller said.

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.

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.

India gears up to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025. Schools and communities will host flag hoisting and ...

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 ...

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.

1. 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.

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.

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.

Sounding like yourself on a podcast or during a toast takes practice — and a specific writing style for audio storytelling. NPR Life Kit host Marielle Segarra gives advice on how to sound more ...