On Speaking Well
On Speaking Well by Peggy Noonan, published by HarperCollins on February 17, 1999, is a comprehensive guide designed for those who may feel apprehensive about writing and delivering speeches. This 224-page book provides insights from Noonan, an acclaimed presidential speechwriter, as she shares her techniques for becoming a confident and persuasive speaker. The content covers essential aspects such as finding one’s authentic voice, crafting engaging texts, and effectively using humor to enhance speeches.
Readers will discover practical advice on various elements of speechwriting, including how to structure an impactful opening, utilize logic to engage audiences, and adapt core messages for different contexts. The book also addresses common challenges like managing jargon and clichés, while emphasizing the importance of clarity and relevance in communication. With lessons, tips, and memorable examples, On Speaking Well serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their public speaking and writing skills.
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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:
- Finding you own authentic voice
- Developing a text that interest you
- Acing the all-important first paragraph
- Using logic to move your audience
- Creating, developing, and reinventing the “core speech” for diverse audiences
- Strengthening your speech with a vital element: humor
- Winnowing your thought down to the essentials
- Handling professional jargon, clichÉs, and the sound bite syndrome
- Presenting your speech in the best way
- Collecting intellectual income–conversing your speech treasures
- Breaking all the rules and still succeeding
- Reading for inspiration–how to use the excellence of others
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
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