Writing Great Speeches: Professional Techniques You Can Use

by Alan M. Perlman

Authored by an academically trained linguist and former university professor who is also a highly successful and experienced professional speechwriter, this volume shows students the author's personal methods for reaching an audience and achieving the desired result or purpose. From the beginning stages of deciding what to say to applying the finishing touches to the script, Perlman's clear and eloquent voice leads readers through the various stages of writing and delivering an effective speech. His original professional techniques for acquiring “quick credibility” and writing a “listenable” speech round out his highly effective strategies for creating successful speeches.

Genres: Writing, Education, Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published September 19, 1997

Reviews

[Joe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as helpful for military speech writing as Lehrman, but a fine book nonetheless. More of a confirmation that many of us who have written for generals are already tracking the basics covered here, but not to be discounted entirely.