Writing Effective Speeches

by Henry Ehrlich

Book Overview

A professional speechwriter presents techniques for effective speechwriting, describing how to tailor a speech, use humor and anecdotes, write about an unfamiliar subject, write for a specific audience, and more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557784841
• ISBN13: 9781557784841
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Paragon House Publishers
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Savvy advice on speechwriting

I strongly recommend this book. I'm an experienced speechwriter and I found myself rereading several sections. This should be an indispensable guide for speechwriters at all levels, from beginners to pros. The author gives seasoned and candid advice about such tricky areas as writer-client relations, capturing the speaker's voice, the politics of language, and the realities of the speechwriter's lot. You'll come away with a comprehensive understanding of the frustrations and rewards of the profession.

One Great Book

As a professional speechwriter, this is the one book I turned to most in my younger days. Well written, great examples, logical layout and plain, practical advice for the novice or experienced writer. One of the best books on speechwriting on the market today.

Great How-To Book

I have written a few speeches but wanted some professional information on how to write them and get validation of what I've been doing. I looked at a number of books in the libary and found this one to be the most useful. It's written in a direct style and has lots of good advice. That's why I ended up buying my own copy.