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How To Write A Speech (part 1) by TheReadyWriters: 12:35pm On Feb 17, 2017
Writing speeches has been an art practiced for long by humans, whether for presentation at personal events, government functions or business for a and so on, it holds its special space in the order of events’ programs. And it might be contracted to an independent writer or the speaker does the bit personally. There is no fast rule to discharging on this task. Like other forms of writing, it takes its root from the thought of the writer. And since the listeners of such speeches are humans, they too must have the feel that it is communicative enough to be seen that way.
But before then, what the speech writer must have within his or her reach is a blank page- a writing sheet. This is where the ideas are scribbled as they flow. It might seem a daunting task for starters but persistence in it can indeed pay off, most definitely.

To write a speech, planning is a must. Due research into the subject matter of the speech helps gather the particular things associated with the speech in terms of facts, figures, records, people etc. This is the compass to your navigation through the sea waters. You decide the content materials- what should go into the speech and those not necessary.

The Occasion of a speech delivery has a major role to play and the first in the order of arrangement. Without an idea of where the speech is to be delivered won’t help the writer get all there is to go into it. So, it hampers the writing process so much as it limits the relevance of writing.
There need for a Speech theme. With a theme in mind, one can hold a particular subject matter in view and the whole message centers on it.It also aids in collection of supporting details to build up a memorable speech. Adopting a proper theme gives insight to the choice of usage of right quotes, imageries, opening statements etc.

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