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The Right Book for Right Now
A review of "FDR on Democracy: The Greatest Speeches and Writings of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt."
Neil Hrab
Rhetoric Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
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For you, from us
A webinar on helping leaders communicate through video, a daily coronavirus report for exec comms pros, and a "Hard Times Happy Hour" for freelance speechwriters.
Professional Speechwriters Association
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How to Write the "Catastrophe Speech"
If and when the coronavirus crisis culminates in a catastrophic moment for your nation or organization, make sure you're ready.
Professional Speechwriters Association
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A Nation Turns Its Lonely Eyes to You
An open letter to American CEOs: As Americans look to you for reassurance and guidance, will you accept the responsibility?
David Murray
Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
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For St. Patrick's Day: What Oscar Wilde Said—and How He Said It
High repartee is one of the most difficult types of speech there is—both to write and to pull off in front of a live audience.
Hal Gordon
Former speechwriter at Reagan White House and for Gen. Colin Powell
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Executive Communication Report: Coronavirus
Issue One of a daily email newsletter from the Executive Communication Council and the Professional Speechwriters Association.
Professional Speechwriters Association
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Exec comms chief, on coronavirus: "We've done this before (but with worse tools)"
Remember post-9/11? Google Cloud's Laura Hunter does.
Professional Speechwriters Association
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Exec comms and coronavirus
Free webinar advises executive communication pros on how to help leaders navigate the crisis sanely and sustainably.
Professional Speechwriters Association
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Don't Write Like A Speechwriter
A hundred years ago, H.L. Mencken said that speeches were emotionally satisfying but not intellectually edifying. Still true today?
David Murray
Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
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Harvard Medical School seeks speechwriter
"Responsible for effectively articulating the vision of the dean."
Professional Speechwriters Association
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The meeting that moved a profession
Our world "shook a little bit this week," said a Founding Member of the Executive Communication Council. Here's what went down.
David Murray
Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
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This speechwriter whistles while he works
He listens to rock when he wants to inject passion, classical when he wants to feel smart.
Professional Speechwriters Association
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L.A. mayor seeks speechwriter
Junior/mid-level scribe will learn a lot by doing a lot.
Professional Speechwriters Association
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Why, Speeches?
Why do people still give speeches, and why do people still listen? Asked and answered, in a new PSA video, "Naked As We Are."
David Murray
Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
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The Big Subtext
President Donald J. Trump, State of the Union Address Washington, DC, February 4, 2020
Michael Cornfield
Associate Professor of Political Management, George Washington University
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Jay Inslee seeks scribe
Democratic Washington Governor needs someone to handle speeches and other content.
Professional Speechwriters Association
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A Pretty Tight Place
Black (Rhetorical) History Month: A speechwriter's view of Booker T. Washington's controversial "Atlanta Compromise" speech.
Hal Gordon
Former speechwriter at Reagan White House and for Gen. Colin Powell
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Rhetorical Recap: Making the Real Hypothetical
Alan M. Dershowitz for the Defense Senate Impeachment Trial, January 27, 2020
Michael Cornfield
Associate Professor of Political Management, George Washington University
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In the public speaking biz, it's still 1852
In a climate of maximum anxiety and minimum science, some speaking coaches run veritable traveling medicine shows.
David Murray
Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
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Rhetorical Recap: Making the Political Real
Congressman Adam Schiff, Closing Argument, Senate Impeachment Trial January 23, 2020.
Michael Cornfield
Associate Professor of Political Management, George Washington University
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American Medical Association seeks a speechwriter
Craft speeches, presos, talking points and letters for officers of the Chicago-based group.
Professional Speechwriters Association
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Speechwriter, Respect Thyself
Don't undermine yourself or undercut your colleagues by working for cheap or for free, unless it's for a very good reason.
David Murray
Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
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AFL-CIO needs speechwriters
Two scribes sought.
Professional Speechwriters Association
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Speechwriting, right or wrong
A speechwriter told me she'll write for a Republican or a Democrat, and it took me back to a kinder, gentler time.
David Murray
Editor, Vital Speeches of the Day
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