Free Nelson Mandela’s speaking notes
I’ve been scouring the web for the text of Nelson Mandela’s speech to Live 8 on Friday. The closest I’ve come is finding these excerpts from the BBC. Update: Jay Pausner has found the whole thing. Updateder: …Ach — it’s a speech...Speechwriter Terry Edmonds, out from behind the curtain
You’ve heard Terry Edmonds, even if you’ve never heard him. He’s written speeches for Donna Shalala, Bill Clinton and John Kerry, and now he has a wide-ranging interview at Gothamist. This passage in particular struck me: We saw you described...Government speechwriting has its rewards
The thought of working for government fills some writers’ hearts with terror. “Work within a bureaucracy? Have my words and imagery dulled down and bowdlerized by the forces of unimaginative conformity? Never!” That’s the stereotype… but...SpeechList: Issue 1 – Six reasons to give a speech
A few days ago, I launched SpeechList, the (free! free!) newsletter for people who write and deliver speeches. You can subscribe by clicking here. If you’re wondering whether SpeechList is for you, here’s the inaugural issue: SPEECHLIST: WRITING TO BE...Speechwriters and bloggers
Astute observers (or obsessed visitors with too much time on their hands) will notice a new section of my blogroll: speechwriters. It’s a small section so far, but I’ll add more as I stumble across them. And if you know of any speechwriting blogs, let me...
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Public speaking and speechwriting: the essential guides
Looking for advice on public speaking, speechwriting and leadership communications? Here are some of my most comprehensive posts, on topics that people ask me about most often.
