Emily's List Luncheon

In a terrific speech, brand new North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue told a story of goggle-eyed media interest in her, "the first pro-choice female governor in the South since Ann Richards," and in a state where the first bill proposing to give women the right to vote, in 1897, Perdue paused for effect "was consigned to the committee on insane asylums."

— Salon Report of 2009 Emily’s List Luncheon »See full article

President Lincoln's original handwritten text of the Gettysburg Address.

Writing for the Ear or the Eye?

A monumental speech in American history, the Gettysburg Address by President Abraham Lincoln was only 272 words in length. Our speechwriting will leave your audience wanting to hear more rather than reaching for their Blackberry.

It’s the quality of words not quantity that produces a speech that can stir feelings, capture emotions, and drive listeners to action. At Positive Communications we can help you articulate your powerful ideas with memorable words. In this fast-paced, digital age speeches and speechwriting remain an essential way to transmit new ideas, reach decision makers, rally employees, and shape public opinion.

We work with seasoned leaders in government and business as well as people who need help with that first big presentation. We start by assessing your needs. Is this a first draft? Or, do you just need some final polishing? We will do our homework by analyzing background materials and prior written and taped speeches to get a good sense of the speaker’s writing and speaking style.

Professional Speech Writing Helps You:

• Organize and prioritize your thoughts
• Demonstrate your command of the subject
• Articulate complex ideas
• Create a powerful lasting impression

Speech Writing Workshops

We provide introductory speech writing workshops for small groups that teach the fundamentals of researching the subject matter, developing the outline, and crafting the full text. We will show you how to use humor, be persuasive, and format the text using a full script, an outline, PowerPoint slides, or key words.

We have written speeches for inauguration ceremonies, keynote addresses, public policy position, large rallies, commencement addresses, award banquets, and annual meetings.