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The Business of Speechwriting: 

How To Earn $100,000+ … Freelance or Staff


This is a nuts-and-bolts career seminar for anyone who wants to be a six-figure speechwriter … or anyone who needs to hire a six-figure speechwriter.

Speechwriting pays handsomely.  In fact, it’s the most lucrative writing specialty.  Salaries for high-level staff speechwriters top $100,000 … and experienced freelance speechwriters earn $3,000 - $10,000 per speech.

How can you build a successful speechwriting career?  Joan Detz will show you how to:

  • Find lucrative assignments
  • Learn about openings for staff speechwriters
  • Handle the speechwriting interview
  • Prepare (or evaluate) a professional portfolio
  • Know what you’re worth – either freelance, or on staff
  • Manage speechwriting glitches/changes/re-writes
  • Handle (and charge for) “rush” jobs
  • Get referrals to grow your business
  • “Survive” even when you lose your best client
  • Spot problem clients/bosses (before you agree to work for them)
  • Work as part of a speechwriting team
  • Use media attention to build your professional profile
  • Build a strong speechwriting future … starting today