Speechwriting Tips
Unlock the art of impactful speeches. Below you’ll find practical speaking tips, speech reviews of public figures, and best practices on virtual platforms. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced speaker, Rose's guidance won’t just elevate your presentations. It’ll help you captivate your audience.
General Morrison’s Case Against Sexism
Each time I re-watch General Morrison’s remarks, I’m reminded -- and impressed -- by his candor in setting clear expectations. His message? The Australian Army won’t tolerate sexism. If you think it’s acceptable to degrade, exploit, or harass women in uniform, then, he says, “get out.” (Then he adds, best of luck finding an employer who’ll allow that kind of behavior!)
Rhetoric in Action: What Senator Klobuchar Got Right
It was about 8am, the start of morning rush hour on I-5 South. I was driving. Traffic was heavy. I kept my eyes on the road, while tinkering with the volume button on the radio.
There was something in her speech – honestly, I wasn’t sure what – but she had captured my attention. I wanted to catch every single word and, as a professional speechwriter, I wanted to figure out why.
What the Governors Get Right
As we hunker down during the pandemic, Governors across the country have taken to the airwaves. Much has been written about who has – and who hasn’t – delivered in the battle against covid-19. As a speechwriter, I began to track the appearances of our more effective Governors: Andrew Cuomo, Jay Inslee, Gavin Newsom, Gretchen Whitmer, Mike DeWine and the like. I was intrigued.
Imagine A Year From Now
As we head into Super Tuesday, it’s too early to predict which presidential candidate will ultimately become the Democratic nominee. But there’s one candidate using a rhetorical tool worth noting.