Its not all in the delivery--heres expert advice on how to write a dynamic speech. Included are excerpts from some of historys most memorable speeches--eloquent words to contemplate and emulate. nSplashy slides, confident body language, and a lot of eye contact are fine and well. But if a speech is rambling, illogical, or just plain boring, the impact will be lost. Now everyone can learn to give powerful, on-target speeches that capture an audiences attention and drive home a message. The key is not just in the delivery techniques, but in tapping into the power of language. Prepared by an award-winning writer, this authoritative speech-writing guide covers every essential element of a great speech, including outlining and organizing, beginning with a bang, making use of action verbs and vivid nouns, and handling questions from the audience. Plus, the book includes excerpts from some of historys most memorable speeches--eloquent words to contemplate and emulate.