Sarah Hurwitz served as head and senior speechwriter to first lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama. Here, she shares 11 tips to master the art form of speechwriting.

The key to giving a great speech is actually writing a great speech. All the speech-related advice out there focuses on our collective (and completely rational) fear of public speaking. What if I ...

The five canons of classical rhetoric – invention, arrangement, style, memory and delivery – can be very helpful when writing a speech.

Whether you’re a Hill staffer with a speech due tomorrow, or a candidate or member looking to raise your speaking game, two essential lessons underscore the entire book. “First, language matters.

These wedding-planner-approved tips for writing a maid of honor speech will help you feel confident on the big day, even if you fear public speaking.

Whether you are a student who will deliver a speech in the morning assembly or a teacher who is looking for guidance, this ...

If you’ve been charged with saying a few words about the newlyweds, here are some tips to help ease your anxiety and inspire you to speak from the heart.

When you're the best man, part of the wedding means giving a toast. Here's how to write a best man speech that will wow all the wedding guests.

Who better to edit Hari's speech than Sarada Peri, one of President Obama's former speechwriters? While she didn't do a full-on Obama impression, her job required her to reorient her brain to ...

Carol Leifer passes along decades worth of wisdom gleaned from stand-up comedy in her new book “How to Write a Funny Speech…” ...

You can use speech-to-text on Microsoft Word through the "Dictate" feature, which lets you write using your own voice.

This practical guide explains the differences between direct and indirect speech, along with essential rules for conversion.