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Does your job require you to: ● write speeches? ● edit speeches? ● contribute to speeches? ● deliver speeches? If you've answered “yes” to any of the above questions, you'll want to attend the “Successful Speech Writing For Communications Professionals” seminar. Writing a speech is a difficult task, and it's not just because of the time and research it requires. There are subtle, yet significant differences between writing for the ear (speeches) and writing for the eye (print). If you're unaware of what those differences are and haven't mastered the fundamentals of writng for the ear, you'll likely end up writing speeches that sounds canned, stiff and insincere. And if you're writing speeches for someone else to present, you have the additional challenge of adapting the speeches to fit the presenter's communication style. Writing a speech isn't easy, but it can be made easier when you learn the principles and practices used by successful speechwriters. In this one-day, interactive seminar you'll learn more than just the fundamentals of writing a successful speech - - you'll learn the secrets that successful speechwriters use to make good speeches great! Bring a speech you're working on now and you'll immediately be able to apply the tools and techniques you will learn during the session. In this one-day session, you'll learn to: ● Identify the most effective methods to organize your speech and determine when it's best to use each method ● Transform old, tired cliches into thought-provoking statements that drive your main points home ● Create catchy phrases that stay in the minds of your audiences long after the speech is finished ● Paint word pictures more vivid than PowerPoint Slides ● Understand and apply the subtle, yet significant differences between writing for the ear (speeches) and writing for the eye (print) ● Conduct a thorough audience analysis that will give your speech a laser-beam focus ● Craft a captivating opening that will create the momentum you need to get your speech off the ground in the first two minutes ● Avoid making the common speech writing mistakes that make speeches sound canned, stiff and insincere ● Create smooth, seamless transitions that neatly tie points together and advance the speech at a comfortable pace for the audience ● Eliminate unnecessary information that clutters your speech and confuses your audience ● Vary the style of your speech based on the speaker, venue and occasion ● Utilize the time-tested, rhetorical devices used by all speechwriters to make good speeches great ● Breathe life into boring statistics so they stand out in your speech ● Develop dynamic closing statements that drive your audiences to take action ● Discover why the rules of grammar will get you disqualified in the game of speech writing ● Inject appropriate humour into your speeches without offending your audiences The seminar fee includes: ● A comprehensive seminar workbook containing all the information you'll learn during the day ● A list of resources to help you locate the most appropriate supporting statements to use in your speeches ● Complete text of some of the most successful speeches in history ● An evaluation and speech revision that you can request up to three months after the seminar The Instructor: For nearly 20 years, freelance speechwriter and motivational speaker, John Watkis, has been developing and delivering speeches and presentations for a variety of organizations world wide. His quick wit, personable style and ability to break down complex information into easily-understood concepts makes him a favourite whenever and wherever he speaks. Class Size: In order to allow for adequate group discussion and exercises, and also to faciliate a timely turnaround of speech evaluations and revisions, the class size is limited to seven participants. Registrations will be taken on a first-come-first-served basis. Who Should Attend?
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2008 Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (registration begins at 8:45) Location: 1 Yonge Street Fee: $499 Early-bird registration fee (Before March 17, 2007) $549 after March 17, 2007 (Payment is required in advance to guarantee your registration in the course). Remember . . . there are only seven spots in this class, so register early to avoid disappointment. You can register and payonline, or send an email to registration@wellwrittenwellsaid.com. On-site Seminars: Do you have four or more team members who would benefit from this seminar? Why not bring John Watkis on site to conduct a one-day seminar for them? For more information, call 416 491 1965 or send an email to jwatkis@wellwrittenwellsaid.com.
Yes! I want to attend the one-day workshop: "Successful Speech Writing for Communications Professionals"
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