Write a Great Speech in 5 - 7 Minutes

Does the thought of writing and delivering a speech terrify you?� Most people share your fear.� But why remain scared of public oratory when the solution to this age old problem is so simple?� Follow these simple speaking tips and you'll be ready to present a decent speech next week.

First, take a deep breath and relax your mind.� Your challenge is to speak to an audience about a topic that you know something about.� In other words, you will be sharing your knowledge in a conversational manner with people who are interested in what you have to say.� Here's a relaxation tip:� Arrive arrive early for a presentation.� Meet everyone in the audience that you can.� Now you're suddenly talking to acquaintances and not� total strangers.��

Second, break down the elements of your speech.� A simple technique to use in your opening is the Attention Grabber Question.� Ask the audience a question that will force them to respond either aloud or to themselves.� This will get people involved with your topic and provide you with the positive feedback you need to share a quality message.� Decide on three main body points that you want to cover.� You may even choose three stories or anecdotes to use as the body points.� That will make audience sharing even easier.� The goal is to make you feel like you're telling a�story to a friend.� The only difference is that you're telling the story to ten, twenty, fifty or one hundred friends!

Finally, your conclusion must challenge, issue a call to action, or motivate your audience to do something positive with the information that you've just shared.� The conclusion is the most�frequently abused piece of a speech.� The speaker typically hurries to finish and leaves out a profound bit of wisdom that the audience needs and wants.