Speech Writing Skills

Short course

In London

£ 495 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    London

  • Class hours

    7h

  • Duration

    1 Day

Do you need to write memorable speeches? In this course, you’ll learn how to write a speech with guidance from an experienced speech writer and presentation coach. The workshop is designed to help you write speeches for yourself or for another person to deliver.

This class is restricted to eight people so you can get personal feedback and individual time with the tutor.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, Islington, N1 0QH

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Public Speaking
  • Communication Skills
  • Communication Training
  • Effective Communication
  • Communication agency management
  • Presentation
  • Writing Skills
  • Linguistics
  • Creative Writing
  • Speech Writing
  • Business Writing

Course programme

Course content

Speech structure

  • Classic speech structures
  • Paths and destinations for your speech
  • Using the ‘narrative arc’
  • Good introductions and closes
  • Using repetition to express key messages
  • Transitions and pauses
  • Timing and time limits

Speech writing elements

  • The most effective storytelling techniques
  • How to come up with metaphors
  • Using analogies and linking them to key takeaways
  • Axioms and idioms
  • The most important differences between written and spoken styles
  • Tone of voice and matching style

Preparation

  • Setting objectives and key takeaways
  • Planning for your audience
  • Finding sources and inspiration
  • Using quotations

Speech Writing Skills

£ 495 + VAT