How to Write and Give a Speech: A Practical Guide For Executives, PR People, Managers, Fund-Raisers, Politicians, Educators, & Anyone Who Has To Make Every Word Count [Paperback]

Joan Detz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 1992

How to Write and Give a Speech gives sound advice on every aspect of researching, writing, and delivering an effective speech, including:

-The 3-step, never-fail formula for a successful speech
-The 4 best ways to increase your chances of getting a laugh
-The 5 most important things to leave out of your speech
-The 6 best places to research your speech
-The 7 cliches that never work when introducing a speaker
-8 tips for organizing an impromptu speech
-9 ways to get good publicity for your speech
-10 survival tactics for handling a Q&A session

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Joan Detz has gone a long way toward taking the mystery out of writing and giving an effective speech. For this, I will find it hard to forgive her." --Governor Mario M. Cuomo

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

"An invaluable tool, infinitely wise, and very practical. No businessperson should be without this handy guide." --Kenneth S. Olshan, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Wells Rich Greene BDDP, Inc.

About the Author

Joan Detz writes speeches for executives at major corporations. Her speechwriting has earned an Award of Excellence from the International Association of Business Communicators. The author of Can You Say a Few Words?, she is a popular keynoter at national conferences. Based in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, she teaches The Joan Detz Speechwriting Series around the country-offering seminars at basic, advance, and master levels. She is professionally recognized as one of the most talented speechwriting instructors in the field.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition (August 15, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312082185
• ISBN-13: 978-0312082185
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,084,764 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to Write and Give a Speech, March 28, 2001

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ann ottenberg (Silicon Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Write and Give a Speech: A Practical Guide For Executives, PR People, Managers, Fund-Raisers, Politicians, Educators, & Anyone Who Has To Make Every Word Count (Paperback)

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.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, April 3, 2009

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Jack L. Tofari (Baoding, Hebei, China) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 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 (Paperback)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!, July 22, 2011

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This review is from: How to Write and Give a Speech: A Practical Guide for Executives, Pr People, Managers, Fund-Raisers, Politicians, Educators and Anyone Who Has to Ma (Hardcover)

Loaded with information on how to formulate great speeches and presentations. Easy reading, simple and to the point. Cites examples for usage and and an appendix of several books Joan list for cross referencing. A must have (in my opinion) for those who want to effectively speak publicly.