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Guy Snodgrass wrote a book about his time as speechwriter for Defense Secretary James Mattis; the Pentagon is slowing its release.
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Former Michelle Obama scribe Sarah Hurwitz writes book on her journey in Judaism
“I was unable to own my Judaism, but unable to disown it either. So, I mainly ignored it." But not forever.
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The Business Roundtable Purpose statement, and you
CEOs signed a statement greatly expanding the purpose of corporations. What does it really mean? Speechwriters will help to decide.
David Murray
Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
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I Wish My Successor in This Chair the Very Best Fortune
We degrade this parliament at our peril.
John Bercow
Speaker of the House of Commons, United Kingdom
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A Government That Will Never Be Forgiven But Will Soon Be Forgotten
"A short-lived government that will go down in history for its unique combination of extremism and bumbling incompetence."
John McDonnell
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
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Five executive communication positions
Home Depot, McKesson, Booz Allen, Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Association of American Medical Colleges are all hiring.
Professional Speechwriters Association
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A speechwriter's best friend
The Political Speechwriter's Companion, now out in a greatly expanded and updated second edition, belongs at every scribe's side.
Neil Hrab
Rhetoric Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
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Beyond the ovation: How to measure speeches
A simple evaluation tool helps you score speeches based on key criteria.
Professional Speechwriters Association
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Skip one for the Gipper
Coaches' motivational speeches do matter, suggests a new study. Nonsense, retorts Vital Speeches editor David Murray.
David Murray
Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
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Could your speaker please a drama critic?
Washington Post's theater reviewer evaluates stage presence of major Democratic presidential candidates—and speechwriters are the richer for it.
Professional Speechwriters Association
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Contract scribe sought
One-year gig involves supporting SVP and president of a major Minneapolis-based retailer.
Professional Speechwriters Association
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Broadcasters, Get Serious
“We have to stop being afraid of serious analysis authored by big brainy people."
Dorothy Byrne
Head of News & Current Affairs, Channel 4 Television, United Kingdom
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Speechwriters in demand
Mass Mutual, Lockheed Martin, DCG Communications seek scribes.
Professional Speechwriters Association
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181 CEOs declare that their companies serve more than shareholders
What does this shift actually mean? CEO speechwriter, you tell us!
David Murray
Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
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Unity and Integration Must Be Our Obsessions
We need "to confront imperialism and the neoliberal right, very agile in coordinating action to destroy everything we might create in favor of real democracy and social justice."
Miguel Díaz-Canel
President, Cuba
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Meet your mentor
Not a fan of White House speechwriter Stephen Miller? Hold your nose and open your mind—you can learn from him.
David Murray
Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
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How to Be an Ethical Speechwriter
Vital Speeches publisher and PSA executive director David Murray was interviewed about on ethics. Did he say the right thing?
David Murray
Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
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Exec comms jobs great and small
Nissan, University of Michigan, University of Colorado are all hiring.
Professional Speechwriters Association
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What This President Doesn't Understand
"We lead by the power of our example, not by the example of our power."
Joe Biden
Former Vice President, United States of America
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Chez Sorensen is for sale
Ted Sorensen's Westchester estate was called "Serendipity," and speechwriters probably know why.
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Manhattan Borough prez seeks speechwriter
Needs a hand with "brief remarks and long-form speeches (on topics high and low)."
Professional Speechwriters Association
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Hate Has No Place in America
"In one voice, our nation must condemn racism, bigotry, and white supremacy."
Donald Trump
President, United States of America
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No more secrets
Speechwriter comes out at work—for the second time in her career. "I knew I had to do it," says Kathleen Wyatt.
Professional Speechwriters Association
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"An Effort to Understand" isn't my book, it's our book; and I need your help
Timed for the 2020 election, an attempt to share all the wisdom I’ve gathered in three decades surrounded by professional communicators.
David Murray
Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
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The Father of Australian Speechwriting Is Dead
Graham Freudenberg wrote for one of Australia's best orators, Prime Minsiter Gough Whitlam.
Professional Speechwriters Association
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