I am going to give you some advice on writing a speech. I believe this will be useful again and again in your lifetime. It will serve you well on birthdays and anniversaries. It may help me in class and it could help you socially. It could help you in your career and all in all it is no weight to carry.

It is advice that will help you develop self confidence and self esteem. I believe it is a valuable skill to have. I cannot promise to take your nerves away, but I believe that with a well written speech you will feel more confident facing the world. That can only be a good thing.

The first thing to consider when writing a speech is the topic. What subject are you going to talk about? That will depend upon the occasion and most importantly, it will depend upon the audience. You may have a choice in subject matter or you may not. In some respects I think being given a choice makes it harder.

Whatever you choose I recommend that you write your speech about something that interests you or in a topic in which you have knowledge or expertise. The reason for this is simple. It will make it easier to find something interesting to say about a subject that you enjoy. Secondly your passion and enthusiasm will communicate itself with your audience.

In my next blog I will show you the importance of a good framework for your speech.

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