So, you've been writing speeches for a while, but you'd like to do it better ... and faster? With more creativity ... and fewer frustrations? Then this is the seminar for you.

Joan Detz will share the professional techniques that have made her the nation's top speechwriting coach.

Learn how to:
1. Tackle those all-important "special occasion" speeches (change of command, award ceremonies, commencements, retirement tributes, toasts, building dedications, eulogies)
2. Streamline the speechwriting process
3. Find new ways to deal with old topics
4. Use professional storytelling techniques
5. Build a great reference library (Note: The instructor will discuss her favorite research tools—and show how they can save you time and money.)
6. Write faster
7. Fly through the approval process
8. Avoid PowerPoint pitfalls
9. Create a memorable style
10. Establish your speaker as an authority (Special emphasis: How to make sure your speaker gets introduced properly)
11. Turn your next speech into a powerful marketing tool
12. Tame the "multi-media monster"
13. Build an effective speakers bureau (Speakers bureaus offer a dynamic, cost-effective way to communicate your corporate messages. Learn how to steer your bureau in the right direction.)
14. Get great press coverage
15. Handle team presentations
16. Manage copyright issues