Speechwriting

To engage your audience—and bolster your reputation as a dynamic presenter—try these techniques.

The priority to get the facts right should be as paramount to speechwriters as it is journalists.

Do you watch your tone or practice with your speaker beforehand? Write a successful speech with these tips.

You don’t have to be a naturally gifted public speaker to rock a presentation. Just adopt a few of these habits and watch your presentations shine.

An analysis of 200 speeches in the major categories unearthed some interesting findings, such as: More women clutch the Oscar statuette and use the word “heart” in their speeches compared with men.

Do you want to keep your audience interested in what you’re saying? Quit talking about yourself and use “you.”

Rev. King’s stirring address resonates in oratorical circles as well as historical ones.

Want to reduce stress, get more positive feedback from your audience, and appear more confident? Crack a smile.

Speechwriters do more than string nice-sounding words together. They act as journalists, humorists, psychotherapists and more.

A Boston-area English teacher reaped the social media whirlwind—and praise nationwide—by telling students they’re just ordinary folks. Should other speakers use the same approach?

Basic diagnostic questions to help determine how to develop and deliver your next presentation.

Members of Congress drop a grade level in their speech patterns. Since when does simple and concise speech equal stupid?

It all depends on the timing and what you want your audience to do. Here’s what you need to know.

NASA’s Terry Edmonds was the first African-American presidential speechwriter, serving under President Clinton. He mines that rich experience for some valuable takeaways.