On Speaking Well

On Speaking Well
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Publisher : Harper Collins
Total Pages : 217
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ISBN-10 : 9780062034526
ISBN-13 : 0062034529
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Book Synopsis On Speaking Well by : Peggy Noonan

Download or read book On Speaking Well written by Peggy Noonan and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-09-14 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A presidential speechwriter offers practical wisdom and insightful tips in this authoritative guide to writing and giving a speech. For anyone who fears the thought of writing and giving a speech—be it to business associates, or at a wedding—help is at hand. Acclaimed presidential speechwriter Peggy Noonan shares her secrets to becoming a confidence, persuasive speaker demystifying topics including: Finding you own authentic voice Developing a text that interests you Acing the all-important first paragraph Using logic to move your audience Creating, developing, and reinventing the “core speech” for diverse audiences Strengthening your speech with a vital element: humor Winnowing your thoughts down to the essentials Handling professional jargon, clichés, and the sound bite syndrome Respecting simplicity and clarity—big ideas need small words Presenting your speech in the best way Collecting intellectual income—conversing your speech treasures Breaking all the rules and still succeeding Reading for inspiration—how to use the excellence of others Complete with lessons, tips and memorable examples, On Speaking Well shows us how to create forceful, persuasive, relevant speeches that will resonate with our audiences. Engaging, informative, and always entertaining, this is undoubtedly the authoritative how-to guide for anyone writing or giving a speech.


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