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:

• Identify lucrative assignments
• Tap into the large market for international speeches
• 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
• Handle (and charge for) “rush” jobs
• Get referrals to grow your business
• Survive even when you lose your best client
• Spot problem clients (before you agree to work for them)
• Spot problem freelancers (before you hire them)
• Work as part of a speechwriting team
• Use media attention to build your professional profile
• Find "virtual" assignments (so you can work from anywhere)

"Finally I understand how to market speechwriting. Your course answers a real need, Joan, and your follow-up advice afterwards was terrific." -Tom Hollon, Falcon River Biomedical Communications

"Joan Detz helped me land my job as a communications manager at the NJ Board of Public Utilities." -Margaret Gallos

"Freelance speechwriters need to be creative and street-smart. 'The Business of Speechwriting' shows you how to get paid what you're worth." -Carole Alfano, former Special Assistant to the New Hampshire Senate President

"Through Joan's referrals on my behalf, I have received leads for new opportunities that have resulted in solid business."
-Irene Maslowski, APR, Maslowski & Associates Public Relations