Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
Infographic: 9 tips to deliver a perfect speech
Writing the text is only part of the preparation necessary to ace a public speaking engagement. Consider these insights.
Speechwriting
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
In a relatively staid #SOTU2019, Trump touts unity yet makes unyielding demands
Amid palpable partisan rancor, the president urged an end to the ‘politics of revenge, resistance and retribution.’ Optics in the House chamber grabbed the lion’s share of online buzz, however.
Ragan Insider Ragan Staff
How modern speechwriters keep the craft alive and well
See how these savvy communicators are crafting addresses that enthrall audiences and inspire powerful change.
Ragan Insider Ashish Arora
5 ways to head off info overload and engage your audience
The temptation to cram your presentation with stats, data and vital insights can be strong, but fight it. Less can be more—if it’s conveyed clearly and succinctly. A vivid anecdote helps, too.
Ragan Insider Rob Cottingham
5 tips for launching a career—or a sideline—in speechwriting
You have a way with words. How, then, do you get those bon mots flowing from others’ mouths? Try these tactics to become known—and get paid—for penning terrific oral presentations.
Ragan Insider Russell Working
6 lessons from the FBI’s chief speechwriter
Whatever your new leader’s style, Adrianne Goldsmith Romero has tips for becoming a trusted adviser as well as a wordsmith.
Ragan Insider Mark Nichol
10 tips for writing and polishing a speech
Your next oral presentation shouldn’t be a recitation of a chunk of text. Follow these guidelines to power up that prose into riveting rhetoric.
Ragan Insider Ted Kitterman
4 ways this year’s Oscar speeches struck a chord
Award winners read from their notes and improvised expression of gratitude as the lengthy telecast wound its way through #MeToo, inclusion, immigration and diversity.
Ragan Insider Brent Kerrigan
Want to become a speechwriter? Step 1: Write speeches
You won’t start off penning soaring orations for heads of state and CEOs. You can find local officials and businesspeople, though, who need a wordsmith. Also, ask your own boss.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
3 speechwriting tips from ‘The Crown’
Several poignant—and painful—moments on the show offer guidance for those penning a presentation.
Ragan Insider Kelly Allison
Follow these TED Talk techniques for a killer presentation
Engaging your audience can be less challenging if you approach your topic from a unique angle, keep the audience’s needs in mind and remember that stories land better than arid data.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
Infographic: How to write a brilliant speech
Let your audience’s needs and preferences be your topic guide. As for content, keep it short, punchy, meaty and relevant.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
Infographic: How to write a brilliant speech
Let your audience’s needs and preferences be your topic guide. As for content, keep it short, punchy, meaty and relevant.
Ragan Insider Robby Brumberg
Infographic: How classic storytelling narratives can improve your speeches
Who doesn’t love a nice rags-to-riches tale or a swashbuckling story about overcoming a monster? Use these timeless themes and plot structures to strengthen your next presentation.
Ragan Insider Matt Eventoff
5 great ways to end a speech
As the curtains draw, will your audience remember you? Here are five ways—with examples—to leave a lasting, positive impression.
