"Joan Detz's course was superb. It taught me how to parlay my newspaper and magazine skills into speechwriting. I can now negotiate skillfully with any CEO to create a powerful presentation."
—Sally Abrahms, freelancer for Newsweek, New York Times, Wall Street Journal
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"I urge anyone interested in speechwriting—from beginner to pro—to attend."
—Bill Woodbridge, U.S. Navy Public Affairs

"After two days with Joan, bad speechwriters become good, good ones become great, and great speechwriters start re-writing."
—Jeff Opperman, ABB

"This is the best writing course I've taken of any kind."
—Dena Merchant, Washington State University

"What distinguishes Joan is that one of her courses almost always fits our needs—whether it's a junior writer just getting started to an experienced one who's seen it all. Joan has the experience to help any speechwriter reach the next level."
—John Cleghorn, NationsBank

"Yours was truly the most outstanding and worthwhile seminar I've attended!"
—Maureen Henry, London Life Insurance Company (Ontario)

"I consider her workshop an investment in my future."
—Mac Barrett, Jr., APR, McCormick & Company, Inc.

"In two days, Joan taught them [my staff] how to write intelligent, interesting, inspiring speeches. She knocked my socks off!"
—Lynn Quarles, Legislative & Public Affairs, US Department of Agriculture

"I definitely came away feeling more confident."
—Bev Headen, GTE Telephone Operations

"Her advanced speechwriting seminar was the best professional development course I've attended during my 25-year career."
—Lise Chandler White, City of Virginia Beach