Understanding the type of speech you’re giving is the first step in the speech writing process. If you already know the genre of your speech, then feel free to move on towards the next step. If not, ...

The introduction gives the audience a reason to listen to the remainder of the speech. A good introduction needs to get the audience’s attention, state the topic, make the topic relatable, establish ...

Adam Frankel is VP, External Affairs at Andela. Previously, he was Special Assistant and Senior Speechwriter to President Barack Obama. By far, the best way to learn how to write speeches is to read ...

A baby shower is an important event in the life of the mom-to-be, so it's frequently the setting of a special speech. Whether you're the mother-to-be, the hostess, or a guest with something special to ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Writing a Nomination Acceptance Speech This lesson features several notable examples of historic national party convention speeches, based on ...

Evidence for your thesis or claim can vary depending on the topic and the type of speech you’re writing. Statistics might seem like the most credible, but these can be very boring, hard to understand ...

If you’ve been asked to be the best man at a friend's (or family member's) wedding, consider it a big deal and a major honor! Sure, it comes with some additional responsibility, but your ...