Speech Writing

Is a way of sharing your thoughts with an audience through words. It has a similar format, if not almost the same as essay writing but the tone of a speech differs from an essay as in a speech you need to entice and hold the audience’s attention right then and there at the event. “There’s no put it down and look at it later!”

You need to instantly connect with your audience and “entertain them”. While writing the perfect speech is different to the perfect essay, there are many similarities, especially in the intro – how you introduce yourself and your topic. (your first paragraph).

• “Grab their attention and hold it”.  Make then want to listen to it all, just like when you write a story, essay, or assignment, keep their attention!
  
  There are three main things to aim at in making a speech.
  
  Get into your subject.
  
  Make the body content catching and into the heart of your audience.
  
  Provide a succinct wrap up!
  
  The Format of Speech Writing

  Is almost the same as essay writing:

• Introduction: Greet the audience, tell them about yourself and further introduce the topic.
  
• Body: Present the topic in an elaborate way, explaining its key features, pros and cons, if any and the like.
  
• Conclusion: Wrap up the topic and leave your audience with a compelling reminder to think about! Just like in a written essay!

Here is the suggested format of Speech Writing in further detail:

Introduction

After the greetings, the introduction is essential to assure your listeners that you have something productive to say. The introduction must effectively include: 

• A brief preview of your topic. 
  
• Define the outlines of your speech. (For example, I’ll be talking about…first, second and third.)
• Begin your speech with an “eye catching” verbal intro. This is so important, as  that’s when your audience decides if the speech is worth their time. Keep your introduction fast, factual, interesting, and convincing. 

Body

Your body consists of all the main points your speech is about. Prepare to deliver the details in a systematic way, almost like a flow chart.

For example: If your speech is about recycling; distribute information and arrange it according to sub paragraphs for your reference. It could include:

• What is the recycling process and why we need to do it?
• Major techniques used to recycle
• Advantages of recycling 
• Importance of recycling 

Be careful, make sure you keep ourself on track, f you are speaking about advantages and briefly switching between points, it makes your speech look disorganised and will confuse your audience.

Conclusion

The conclusion should be something that the audience takes with them. It could be a reminder, a collective call to action, a summary of your speech, or a story. For example: “It is upon us to choose the fate of our planet, by choosing to begin recycling now!”

After concluding, add a few lines to thank the audience for their time.

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