Making Moments Matter: How to Write a Speech to Remember

74% of people experience some form of anxiety when delivering speeches. One thing for sure is that even with anxiety if you take the time to write a strong speech, it can help increase your confidence and prepare you to deliver it.

Are you wondering how to write a speech that will knock everyone dead? We’re all ears as you check out these public speaking tips for creating a great speech.

Types of Speeches

There are different types of speeches you can choose to write, and it’s important to understand your audience, so you write the correct one. The first type of speech is an informative one.

You’re seeking to educate your audience on a specific topic. Another is a congratulatory speech, such as a valedictorian speech. This is when you highlight the achievements of a group and applaud them for their efforts to reach their goals.

There are many other speech forms, but the last we will list is one meant to entertain. Think of this as an award show speech to keep things light-hearted as you move from one phase of the program to the next.

Now that you’ve got an understanding of a few of the most common speech types, here are some useful tips.

Keep Your Ideas Simple

It’s best to keep the ideas within your speech simple because when you include too many ideas, the speech can become confusing. Not to mention, having too many ideas makes it challenging to get your point across effectively.

Focus on one or two ideas, gather the evidence you need to support them, and leave a lasting impression on those listening to your speech.

Write for Listeners Not Readers

One common mistake people make when writing speeches is writing them with the intention of people reading them instead of remembering that people will be listening to them. Instead, speeches should be written in a conversational tone.

To do this, we recommend writing bullet-point lists to help you remember topics you’d like to expound on without being paragraphs of information. Also, when you write your speech in a reading format, you’ll spend too much time reading from your speech instead of looking out at the audience and making eye contact, which is important for conveying confidence.

Be Clear

Clear communication during a speech is essential, especially when you reach the body of a speech. When writing your speech, use clear and concise language, so you don’t end up stumbling through certain parts. 

It’s best to review your speech and have others review it before you deliver it. The reason for this is while you’re writing it, some parts make sense, and then when you deliver it they no longer are understandable.

Be clear and concise from beginning to end, from the writing stage to the delivery of your speech.

How to Write a Speech?

If you’re still wondering how to write a speech, you’ve got to give this post another read-through. Always write your speech for listeners instead of readers, and don’t forget to determine what type of speech you want to write before beginning.

Before you start writing your next great speech, check out some of our other posts.

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