The Art of Speeches and Presentations by Collins, Philip -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover PROLOGUE Title page Copyright page DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INTRODUCTION: ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Strange Isolation Speeches Still Matter The Importance of Not Being Barack Obama SThe Purpose of this Bookn The Rule of Writing: Attention to Detail The Structure of the Book Conclusion

CHAPTER ONE: AUDIENCE

Before You Begin How Do I Get to Know My Audience? What Do I Need to Know About My Audience? Conclusion: You Know Who You Are Talking To

CHAPTER TWO: EXPECTATIONS

The Three Functions of a Speech The Combination of Elements FDR’s Inauguration Speech, 1933 Winston Churchill, House of Commons, 1940 Writing a Statement of Intent Why Persuasion is Best Are You Still with Me?

CHAPTER THREE: TOPIC

The Main Argument Speeches With No Topic Reading Before Writing Where Do I Put My Topic? The Five Steps Towards the Topic Not Just Another Brick in the Wall

CHAPTER FOUR: LANGUAGE

How Writers Write Starting Near the End Writer’s Block That Speech in Full The Importance of Editing Mind Your Language The Abyss of Jargon A Dozen Dreadful Jargon Terms, Dead Metaphors, Terrible Clichés and Assorted Horrors Conclusion: Above All Else Be Clear

CHAPTER FIVE: INDIVIDUAL

Not Just a Speech But Your Speech The Character of Your Speech From Being a Character to Playing a Character Speeches Without Words Writing for Someone Else What is Your Character? Your Character as a Speaker Your Life in a Venn Diagram Are You Still There?

CHAPTER SIX: DELIVERY

So You Don’t Have to Rehearsing is Good Editing How to Speak First Tip: Find Out Who Will Introduce You Second Tip: Don’t Ditch the Script Third Tip: Beginning, Muddle and End Fourth Tip: Don’t Just Read it Out Fifth Tip: If Autocue is an Option, Take it Sixth Tip: Turn Your Speech into Notes Seventh Tip: How to Use the Cards Eighth Tip: Stand Tall and Speak Up Ninth Tip: Ask Yourself if You Really are Funny Tenth Tip: Would Anyone Like More Slides? Conclusion

CONCLUSION

Attention to Detail The Difficulty of Speaking Well Lack of Pathos The Educated Audience Channels of Speech A Word in Favour of the Speech Writer

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GLOSSARY – THE MAIN RHETORICAL TERMS BIBLIOGRAPHY Index