--- title: Speech Writing description: This topic covers the structural and linguistic techniques used to draft compelling spoken addresses. Learners will understand how to outline a narrative arc, write for the ear, use rhetorical devices, and tailor content to specific audiences. category: personal-development subcategory: public-speaking difficulty: beginner, intermediate, advanced url: /subject/public-speaking-speech-writing --- # Speech Writing This topic covers the structural and linguistic techniques used to draft compelling spoken addresses. Learners will understand how to outline a narrative arc, write for the ear, use rhetorical devices, and tailor content to specific audiences. ## Available Resources 1 Videos • 2 Courses • 6 Websites ## Websites ### 1. Speaking.io Zach Holman's free guide to giving conference talks, organised into planning, slide design, preparation, delivery, and reflection. Short essays cover structuring a talk, writing proposals, building slides, rehearsing, handling nerves and questions, and using feedback to improve future talks. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://speaking.io/ **Tags:** public speaking, conference talks, talk structure, slide design, presentation delivery ### 2. Matthew Dicks' Storyworthy Blog and free resources on story-based speech writing. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://www.matthewdicks.com/ ### 3. Toastmasters International Toastmasters International's free hub of public speaking guides covering how to write, practise and deliver a speech, manage stage fright, and prepare for specific occasions such as business presentations, wedding toasts and eulogies. Suited to first-time speakers wanting practical, structured advice. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://www.toastmasters.org/resources/public-speaking-tips **Tags:** public-speaking, speech-delivery, stage-fright, speechwriting ### 4. duarte.com Duarte is a premier presentation design firm that helps individuals and teams craft persuasive slide decks through design, storytelling coaching, and training services. The site offers information on their services, case studies, speaking engagements, and resources such as articles and books on presentation design. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://duarte.com **Tags:** websites, personal-development, communication ### 5. toastmasters.org Toastmasters.org is the official site of Toastmasters International, a nonprofit network that helps people improve public speaking and leadership through local clubs and a structured education program. It provides program descriptions, Pathways learning resources, club finder, event information, and practical tips for speeches and leadership development. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://toastmasters.org **Tags:** websites, humanities-social-sciences, communication-studies ### 6. ted.com TED.com is the hub for TED Talks—short, powerful videos by experts across technology, science, design, and culture. It offers videos, transcripts, subtitles, and curated playlists with insights on presentation, storytelling, and effective communication. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://ted.com **Tags:** websites, personal-development, communication ## Courses ### 1. The Complete Presentation and Public Speaking/Speech Course Master speech-writing & public speaking with Joseph Liu's complete course! Confidently craft & deliver engaging presentations. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.udemy.com/course/the-complete-presentation-and-public-speaking-speech-course/ ### 2. Introduction to Public Speaking This course offers a proven framework for crafting and delivering impactful presentations. In the professional world, academic settings, or public life, we're frequently asked to "share some thoughts." Many individuals struggle in these situations. This course aims to make you excel where others stumble. We'll explore how to structure speeches coherently, write memorably, and present confidently. Upon completion, you will diminish your public speaking anxiety, leverage rehearsal methods to develop a robust, engaging speaking voice, and execute speeches with dynamic movements. The speech model we'll practice is versatile for briefings, elevator pitches, interviews, and even as a blueprint for hour-long presentations. Whether you're a novice or an experienced speaker, this course will help you master speaking fundamentals or elevate your public speaking skills to new heights. As a bonus, you'll gain access to an immersive VR experience that lets you perfect your presentation skills in a simulated auditorium or conference room, complete with a virtual audience. You will receive real-time feedback, empowering you to refine your abilities through practice in a realistic setting. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Language:** English | **Duration:** 5 weeks of study; 2 hours per week. | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://www.coursera.org/learn/public-speaking **Tags:** courses, personal-development, life-skills ## Videos ### 1. How Great Leaders Inspire Action Simon Sinek's TEDx Puget Sound talk introducing the Golden Circle: why, how, what. Uses examples such as Apple and Martin Luther King Jr. to explain why communicating purpose first inspires people to follow, buy or commit more than listing features. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4ZoJKF_VuA **Tags:** leadership, golden-circle, purpose, inspiration, communication --- *This content is part of Dantes.io - Your Treasure Map to Knowledge* *Curated by humans at Dantes.io. Personal study use welcome; republishing this curation requires permission (team@dantes.io).* View this page online: https://dantes.io/subject/public-speaking-speech-writing