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Monday, October 15
Cancel That Speech! Lucubrations of a Fusty Rhetorician by ED VILADE
by
Pete Weissman
on Mon 15 Oct 2007 10:45 AM EDT
Ed Vilade shares a few thoughts on speechwriting in "Cancel That Speech!" more »
Thursday, May 10
Speechwriting Workshop in Washington, D.C. on June 19, 2007
by
WSR Editor
on Thu 10 May 2007 09:16 PM EDT
Vital Speeches is hosting a one-day speechwriting workshop in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, June 19, 2007. Three Washington Speechwriter Roundtable members will participate as speakers (Joan Detz, Emerson Moran and Pete Weissman). The workshop leaders are Tom Daly IV (managing editor, Vital Speeches of the Day) and Robert Skovgard (founder and editor, The Executive Speaker). The workshop is titled: "Writing A Speech That Makes A Difference." Details: http://www04.mcmurry.com/product/VITAL/Workshop.php List of Speakers: http://www04.mcmurry.com/product/VITAL/WorkshopLeader.php Sunday, November 19
Burned Bread + Wine + Poison = Toastmasters By ERIK DECKERS
by
Pete Weissman
on Sun 19 Nov 2006 10:38 AM EST
Erik Deckers takes a lighthearted look at the origin of toast - both the burnt bread and the pre-dinner speech. more »
Friday, October 6
Propping Up a Speech by JOEL POSTMAN
by
Pete Weissman
on Fri 06 Oct 2006 12:36 AM EDT
With two clever examples, Joel Postman shows that introducing a clever prop that is integrated into the storyline is a great way to help make an important point while interjecting some fun and excitement into a presentation. more »
The Employee Speech - Don't Play It Again, Sam by JACK KEHOE
by
Pete Weissman
on Fri 06 Oct 2006 12:22 AM EDT
Your favorite music may offer clues to writing a better employee speech. more »
Sunday, July 16
It Isn't Just the Speech by SUSAN BURY
by
Pete Weissman
on Sun 16 Jul 2006 07:08 PM EDT
A successful freelance speechwriter reflects on dealing with office politics, conflicting personalities, and rival agendas. more »
Saturday, July 15
"Writing about Ethics: the Right Way" By DANA RUBIN
by
Pete Weissman
on Sat 15 Jul 2006 03:20 PM EDT
When writing about ethics, speechwriter Dana Rubin says what's really important is to avoid simplistic formulations, acknowledge the complexities, and make it personal. more »
Sunday, July 9
Illustrative Speechwriting By JOHN BRINKLEY
by
Pete Weissman
on Sun 09 Jul 2006 09:20 PM EDT
How to use visual imagery to make a speech more stimulating and hold the audience's attention. more »
Sunday, July 2
Why NOT to Open with "Good Evening" by MARIAH BURTON NELSON
by
Pete Weissman
on Sun 02 Jul 2006 11:09 PM EDT
Secrets for Avoiding the "Blah Blah Blah" Opener more »
Sunday, January 22
If You Can’t Take the Heat … Get Out of the Room with the Stove and the Food by SHAWN BANNON
by
Pete Weissman
on Sun 22 Jan 2006 08:15 PM EST
Five Tips for Getting Your Speaker to Actually Deliver the Speech You’ve Written more »
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