On Speaking Well: How to Give a Speech with Style, Substance, and ClarityA presidential speechwriter offers practical wisdom and insightful tips in this authoritative guide to writing and giving a speech. For anyone who fears the thought of writing and giving a speech—be it to business associates, or at a wedding—help is at hand. Acclaimed presidential speechwriter Peggy Noonan shares her secrets to becoming a confidence, persuasive speaker demystifying topics including:
Complete with lessons, tips and memorable examples, On Speaking Well shows us how to create forceful, persuasive, relevant speeches that will resonate with our audiences. Engaging, informative, and always entertaining, this is undoubtedly the authoritative how-to guide for anyone writing or giving a speech. |
Contents
Section 1 | 9 |
Section 2 | 30 |
Section 3 | 58 |
Section 4 | 62 |
Section 5 | 76 |
Section 6 | 88 |
Section 7 | 97 |
Section 8 | 143 |
Section 9 | 175 |
Section 10 | 185 |
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