Speech Writing Online: Tips from the Professionals!
"Speech writing and delivery isn't just for politicians." ~ Lou "The News Guy" Giansante and speechwriter Karen Finney.
On the website 'Writing with Writers,' there is an online seminar course that the public can take for speech writing, in which the experts give advice on the 'how-to's' of the subject.
Step 1: Write It
Step 2: Say It
Step 3: Record It
The second source I found was questionable, based on the website - speechtips.com - however, upon visiting it, I did find some helpful tips!
Section 1 - How to write a speech
Planning a speech
Public speaking occasion
The speech theme
The people
Writing a speech
Speech structure
Outline
Drafts
Feedback
Final version
Speeches/Speech Writers: Who's Who!
Patrick Henry - 'Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!' (March 23 1775)
"It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
My favorite part of one of the most powerful speeches in all of history - is this not the pinnacle of the art?!
John F. Kennedy - 'The Berlin Address' (June 26 1963)
"Freedom is indivisible, and when one man is enslaved, all are not free. When all are free, then we can look forward to that day when this city will be joined as one and this country and this great Continent of Europe in a peaceful and hopeful globe. When that day finally comes, as it will, the people of West Berlin can take sober satisfaction in the fact that they were in the front lines for almost two decades.All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin, and, therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the words "Ich bin ein Berliner.""
This is another favorite, but mostly because in the closing line, Kennedy calls himself a jelly-filled doughnut (ein Berliner)!
Well, that's pretty much it for speech writing - hope you enjoyed the glimpse into history and one of the oldest yet most effective forms of communication!
Over and out!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
The Concepts of Audience Blog Entry (Creative, I know...)
Ok, so without further adue, here are my thoughts:
Audience: College freshman interested in continuing riding through out their college experience; college students interested in riding either on an Intercollegiate team, or through the school, college students interested in riding in the community [non-college related]. Basically, collegiate riders.
Purpose: To inform students about riding programs and opportunities for continued education, university-funded and recreational/community.
Exigence: A high percentage of talented young riders quit riding or become frustrated with the sport when they are unable to find places to ride during college. Some people prefer a quiter, non-show atmosphere to let down after a stressful year on the show circuit, whereas others are busting at the seems, ready to show at the higher levels. The university sponsored teams and the community's own private instructors are available to remedy this problem, but they need to be addressed - in some way, information about said programs should be communicated to college students.
Genres: This is the only topic that I wasn't totally clear on. Some suggested topics/genres were a flyer to publicize collegiate equestrian information sessions, a handout to give students/participants that includes contact information for people at the university and in the community, as well as information about local equestrian events, university teams, and highlighted shows, and/or a written speech introducing the topics covered in the presentation, as well as speakers, and the reason for the presentation, etc.
Here are my thoughts and ideas...
Audience: College freshman interested in continuing riding through out their college experience; college students interested in riding either on an Intercollegiate team, or through the school, college students interested in riding in the community [non-college related]. Basically, collegiate riders.
Purpose: To inform students about riding programs and opportunities for continued education, university-funded and recreational/community.
Exigence: A high percentage of talented young riders quit riding or become frustrated with the sport when they are unable to find places to ride during college. Some people prefer a quiter, non-show atmosphere to let down after a stressful year on the show circuit, whereas others are busting at the seems, ready to show at the higher levels. The university sponsored teams and the community's own private instructors are available to remedy this problem, but they need to be addressed - in some way, information about said programs should be communicated to college students.
Genres: This is the only topic that I wasn't totally clear on. Some suggested topics/genres were a flyer to publicize collegiate equestrian information sessions, a handout to give students/participants that includes contact information for people at the university and in the community, as well as information about local equestrian events, university teams, and highlighted shows, and/or a written speech introducing the topics covered in the presentation, as well as speakers, and the reason for the presentation, etc.
Here are my thoughts and ideas...
Essay Feedback - Sorry it's late...
So here is my response to your feedback on my essay - I did find a few of your comments and suggestions very interesting.
First, your idea about turning my first few sentences into a paragraph was amusing to be, mostly because I had only used the idea as a bit of an attention getter, not really as it's own separate idea. However, upon rethinking this, I realized that you have a good point - introducing the horse world to outsiders will be easier if I can talk on a level that they will understand - using an example as widely known as the Olympics should help the outside world bring things into focus.
I can definitly expand the stumbling metaphor - I actually originally thought of it while in class, when you asked us to write down another part of the essay with more action words, and stumbling was the first word that popped into my head. I can try to tie in the theme of lack of funding, more, because I wasn't aware of such disunity in my writing [it truly helps to have a second, and even third pair of eyes review it].
I will try your reading it out loud idea - my Psych. major roomie did that to me a lot last year, and surprising enough, it ended up helping both of us with our writing. OHHHH-NOOO you're right! I forgot a title :(...I'm going to have to work on that...
'The Road to the Olympics: Funding and Coaching'
How's that for a good start!
Hope this reads as well as my essay :P...enjoy!!!
First, your idea about turning my first few sentences into a paragraph was amusing to be, mostly because I had only used the idea as a bit of an attention getter, not really as it's own separate idea. However, upon rethinking this, I realized that you have a good point - introducing the horse world to outsiders will be easier if I can talk on a level that they will understand - using an example as widely known as the Olympics should help the outside world bring things into focus.
I can definitly expand the stumbling metaphor - I actually originally thought of it while in class, when you asked us to write down another part of the essay with more action words, and stumbling was the first word that popped into my head. I can try to tie in the theme of lack of funding, more, because I wasn't aware of such disunity in my writing [it truly helps to have a second, and even third pair of eyes review it].
I will try your reading it out loud idea - my Psych. major roomie did that to me a lot last year, and surprising enough, it ended up helping both of us with our writing. OHHHH-NOOO you're right! I forgot a title :(...I'm going to have to work on that...
'The Road to the Olympics: Funding and Coaching'
How's that for a good start!
Hope this reads as well as my essay :P...enjoy!!!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
IDEAS...
So here is my idea...I would like to organize a seminar type presentation to help college students stick with riding at school. I would like to have the main speakers be T. McDonald and Carol Gwin, the coaches of both Intercollegiate riding teams in the area, as well as have several other private instructors from the area to meet with students and form connections. It would be beneficial for students to see that all of this support work is here for them, and it would be a great set up for recruiting for college teams, and a source of business and revenue for private instructors. All in all, my thoughs were organized as follows:
Introduction by myself, talking a little about my personal experiences, giving information about speakers and the universities/teams, and private stables.
Carol Gwin and T. McDonald give the specifics of the college experience - from the 'riding' side of things.
Question and answer session - also questions for private instructors.
Networking with food and drink after the presentation...
I see the place as the Alphin Stuart arena at Tech, but other than that, there are so many other details that I have yet to address, I hope though, that this is an acceptable start!
~ Katie
Introduction by myself, talking a little about my personal experiences, giving information about speakers and the universities/teams, and private stables.
Carol Gwin and T. McDonald give the specifics of the college experience - from the 'riding' side of things.
Question and answer session - also questions for private instructors.
Networking with food and drink after the presentation...
I see the place as the Alphin Stuart arena at Tech, but other than that, there are so many other details that I have yet to address, I hope though, that this is an acceptable start!
~ Katie
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