Q. I’m a journalist who has most recently worked in public affairs for county government in the Atlanta area. I’d like to move into speechwriting for a nonprofit group, but would first like to know, ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Writing a Nomination Acceptance Speech This lesson features several notable examples of historic national party convention speeches, based on ...

A speech is not an assignment that can be done the night before; practice is essential. Practicing a speech will boost your confidence as a speaker and ease potential anxiety. Using or not using a ...

So, you’ve got to give a presentation and you do what most people do—procrastinate. Right? I’m a professional speaker and that means I’m a pro at putting off working on material. You know how it is.

food. But all speech writers tried their best to leave a lasting impression on their classmates and guests. Stevens as he began his speech in sharp contrast to the majority of writers who addressed ...

Whether you're asking for a raise or trying to get some good ideas from a brainstorming session, these storytelling tactics from pros will keep your audience's attention.