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How to Write and Give a Speech, Second Revised Edition: A Practical Guide For Executives, PR People, the Military, Fund-Raisers, Politicians, Educators, and Anyone Who Has to Make Every Word Count

How to Write and Give a Speech, Second Revised Edition: A Practical Guide For Executives, PR People, the Military, Fund-Raisers, Politicians, Educators, and Anyone Who Has to Make Every Word Count
By Joan Detz

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This newly updated guide offers sound advice on every aspect of writing and giving an effective speech. Filled with fresh examples and practical tips, this accessible book shows how to improve both the content and delivery of any presentation.

Learn how to:
· Assess an audience
· Research your subject
· Give team presentations
· Speak to international audiences
· Use humor
· Create a memorable style
· Handle copyright issues
· Use PowerPoint and other audio-visuals
· Handle Q&A sessions
· Control nervousness

Updated with brand new sections, this book will help both novices and experts speak with clarity, confidence, and clout.

Product Details

  • Amazon Sales Rank: #191733 in Books
  • Published on: 2002-12-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 224 pages

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"A how-to classic."—The Washington Post
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"A how-to classic."—The Washington Post

About the Author

Joan Detz coaches executives, offers media training, and conducts presentation skills workshops for major corporations. A popular presenter at professional conferences, she also teaches seminars in public speaking and speechwriting. Author of Can You Say a Few Words? and It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It, she lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. For more information visit: www.joandetz.com

Customer Reviews

How to Write and Give a Speech5
The Washington Post praised this as a "how-to classic" and I would agree with them. It's well-organized and filled with top-quality professional advice. It's also very 'readable' - which sets it apart from so many public speaking texts.

I found this book saved me a lot of time and worry, both in preparing formal speeches and informal presentations. Most important, it will make you a much better, and more confident, speaker.

great book5
I'm sure there's a better book on giving speeches but this one was so good that I'm not interested in looking for it. This book was simple enough for anyone to read and get something out of it yet detailed enough to help you complete and polish a great speech.