Speech Writing

What is a pronoun? Is it HER? Is it THEM? Maybe ME? Take a listen to see if it's YOU!

With this program, you'll have the tools, the techniques, and, just as importantly, the unflinching confidence to influence your readers and listeners decisively - both at work and at home.

As a White House speechwriter, Terry Szuplat helped craft hundreds of speeches for President Obama. But when it came to public speaking himself, Szuplat—like many people—was gripped by anxiety and preferred to stay in the shadows. When he was invited to give the first major speech of his life, he faced a choice: keep hiding from what scared him, or finally face his fears.

Abraham Lincoln was undeniably one of the most influential politicians in American history. In this collection of letters, speeches, and other writings by Lincoln, listeners can gain a uniquely intimate perspective on the 16th president of the United States.

One of the most important and controversial figures in the history of race relations in America and the world at large, Marcus Garvey was the first great black orator of the 20th century. The Jamaican-born African American rights advocated dismayed his enemies as much as he dazzled his admirers. Essential listening for students of African American history, this volume will also serve as a useful reference for anyone interested in the history of the civil rights movement.

Alixander Dietrich knows a thing or two on public speaking. From being stricken with crippling stage-fright to delivering speeches for international competitions, universities, and corporations, he shares his speech-writing process in this crash course to assist beginner and veteran speakers alike!

In the midst of her groundbreaking twenty-year career in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm once declared, “Everyone—with the exception of the black woman herself—has been interpreting the black woman.” Edited and introduced by Zinga A. Fraser, Shirley Chisholm in Her Own Words gives listeners a rare opportunity to engage with the congresswoman’s powerful ideas in her own voice.

Crafted by some of the greatest minds in history, in this audiobook, you’ll find work by arguably the most famous Founding Fathers and Presidents of the United States, including Abraham Lincoln, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson.

Do you need to do a wedding speech but have no idea how to start or what to say? Are you nervous about standing up and speaking in public? The Wedding Speech Manual is your complete, practical, step-by-step guide to how to write and perform a personalized wedding speech: something which will be enjoyed and cherished by your loved ones, friends, and family.

The Toastmaster is a collection of writings on the Toastmasters public speaking club. I talk about my experiences in the club and what to expect from being a member. You will get a look into how the club works to better decide if you should join.

What is a verb? Does it swim? Chew? Slither or zoom? It does all of these things and more.

As writers, we all know what an incredible tool dictation software can be. It enables us to write faster and avoid the dangers of RSI and a sedentary lifestyle. But many of us give up on dictating when we find we can't get the accuracy we need. This book changes all of that. With almost two decades of using Dragon software under his belt, Scott will reveal how to supercharge your writing and achieve sky-high recognition accuracy from the moment you start using the software.

The Speaking Wizard is a public speaking guide that will help you deliver presentations with ease. Within this book, you will learn how to turn speech anxiety into speech excitement, effective ways to brainstorm a speech, structure loose thoughts into a presentation, practice your presentation, and deliver your speech with grace on speech day. There are also sections that will teach you what to wear on speech day and eat prior to the talk. At the end, you will be given a bonus section on the Toastmasters public speaking club.

El pensamiento vivo del Libertador. Simon Bolivar, el Libertador de America por antonomasia es justamente admirado, pero hay que decir que mucha gente lo considera un gran guerrero, un habil militar, pero olvidan las ideas que inspiraron a Bolivar, para convertirse en estadista guia de nuestro continente.

Dictation has the power to transform your life whether you're writing a novel, short story, blog post, or paper. Whatever the outlet, dictation can help you increase your productivity levels. Over the past two years, I've switched over to dictation, and I went from writing about 250,000 words a year to over a million words. If I really wanted to amp things up, I think I could go even higher!

If you know a child who has a speech coming up or is simply interested in improving their ability to speak in public, this is a useful resource filled with tips and tricks as well as numerous excerpts from presidential speeches for inspiration. This audiobook explains the key elements of speech-making to a younger audience from picking the right topic, to how to structure a speech, to offering a great delivery. The audiobook contains numerous tips and tricks to write a good speech and then perform it well.

Hidden in Scandinavia, Iceland charms like few countries do. Iceland's uniqueness can enchant for a lifetime. Learn about this delightful land and who knows? Maybe you too will find Iceland calling you.

Would you like to develop more creativity? Are you often stumped about how to become more creative? This audiobook shows how anyone, even YOU, can become more creative by using freedom of speech. This audiobook guides you through 19 different creative tools so you too can harness the full power of freedom of expression. Don't listen to the naysayers; YOU too can become creative by listening to this audiobook!

What's the best thing about Austin, TX? You may say the people, the music, or any number of things, but Andrew Bushard thinks the climate is the best thing.

South Africa can fulfill a spiritual traveler well beyond one's wildest dreams. Durban, Pretoria, and Johannesburg offer plenty of deep and profound experiences. In this volume, Andrew Bushard shares both the mundane and extraordinary joys of South Africa.