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When you need just the right words.
Hire a speech writer and presentation coach for keynote speeches, executive addresses, TEDx talks, ceremonial speeches, and more.
You don't have the time to do it all. You need an expert; you need to hire a speechwriter. Maybe you have a big fundraising event or are introducing a major change at your company. You need the right words to get your message across effectively. Other times, you have an existing speech that needs an update from a fresh set of eyes. The speech needs to be more persuasive, needs new ideas, or needs a larger impact. Hire a speechwriter to make your speech resonate with your audience.
Whether it's the initial words or a set of practice sessions for your big speech, you should hire a speechwriter to help you out. Let's work together to create a powerful message that resonates with your audience.
Let me help you find just the right words. Whether you are starting from scratch or already have a speech written, I can help you convey the message that will resonate with your audience.
Need to run your presentation with a coach before the big day? Do you have certain habits that are holding you back from being a great speaker? I can provide one-time and ongoing public speaking training sessions to help you become an authentic and captivating speaker.
Often times speakers need content that will appear on their blogs, in a newspaper, or in a magazine, which will help reinforce their message. Let me help you craft effective articles that will continue spreading the message of your speech after it's done.
My name is Eddie Rice and I've been a speech writer for over 8 years. As an executive speech writer, I've worked with CEOs, college presidents, government officials, and business owners. Let me help you tell your story. Your words can move your company and your people to action; they can make the difference between a lackluster or thriving culture. Chances are, you don't have enough time to craft the perfect speech. It's important for any leader to delegate tasks--let me help you. I've won regional and national awards through various public speaking competitions.
My past clients have given speeches to groups as small as 10 people to over a 1,000. The right speech fits the size and needs of its audience. It's my belief that anyone can become a good speaker with the right words and the right amount of effort. Let's get started on that speech that will inspire the hearts and minds of your followers.
What will this cost?
You are also probably wondering about pricing. Here is a blog post that details what goes into the pricing for a speech along with my rates.
What is the whole process from start to finish?
Here is another post where I lay out the general speechwriting process.
I am also a member of the Professional Speechwriters Association and American Copy Editors Society:
Sometimes this contact form won't take submissions. If that's the case, just email me: eddie@customspeechwriting.com
Send me your speech (either written or videotaped) and I'll give you feedback via a full written report.
When it comes to public speaking training, the options are fairly limited. You can hire a coach at a high amount per hour or attend an in-person class that may not give you the exact help you need. Online systems of coaching and feedback are hard to work when internet connections and scheduling can be spotty.
Each report includes a specific category of public speaking and speech writing with the following ratings: Enhances/Good/Neutral/Detracts
Each category will get one of the following ratings: Enhances, Good, Neutral, Detracts. Rather than saying if a portion of a speech is “good” or “bad” I like to use the barometer of whether or not that portion or aspect of the speech enhances or detracts from the overall message. Sometimes, though, portions are going to be neutral and that’s OK. You don’t need every single part of the speech to be amazing. You might be someone whose hand gestures aren’t necessary for the speech but don’t get in the way. In that case, that portion would receive a neutral rating. But let’s say that you are telling an expressive story and your gestures help tell it, in that case, that portion would receive “Enhances.”
Each report will contain the following categories as applicable with ratings and comments.
(Please note that some categories may apply more often to some speech types rather than others--you wouldn't find too many statistics in a wedding toast!)
Writing and structure of the speech:
Main Point
Theme
Purpose
Opening
Closing
Main Body
Argument Structure
Effectiveness of evidence to support argument
Storytelling
Use of statistics
Coherence
Rhetoric
Word Choice
Speaker's Delivery of the Speech:
Pacing:
Tone and Voice Inflection:
Verbal Tics:
Emotional Effect Upon the Listener:
Slide support quality and transitions:
Delivery:
Movement:
Hand gestures:
Next Steps:
1. Choose your speech length. If it's a written speech, assume a speaking rate of 145 words per minute to gauge how long it is. Take your total word count, divide by 145, and you should have a good estimate of the length of the speech on paper. If you want me to just focus on a specific aspect of the speech, send an email (see below) letting me know that. Choose the speech length based on how much you want me to review (e.g. 5 minutes of a 20 minute speech would be the "10 Minutes and Under" option below). For speeches over 20 minutes, please email me for a custom quote.
Rates for speech length:
10 Minutes and Under: $75
11-15 Minutes: $113
16-20 Minutes: $150
2. Send me your speech. Send me an email: eddie@customspeechwriting.com with a link to your speech or the speech itself. If the speech is too big to attach, feel free to use DropBox, Google Drive, or a private YouTube link.
3. Once I have the speech, I'll send you a full report and critique within 3-5 business days via email. In the report, you'll receive comments on the aspects mentioned above plus an overall summary of the effective parts and the parts needed for improvement.
4. If you want another review after you have integrated the feedback, repeat the same process as above. If you want to talk through the speech comments over the phone, we can set up a time to talk via email. Sessions are $35 per 30-minute segments.
Ready to start the process? Go ahead and purchase here.
Do you live in Cleveland, OH, or any city in northeast Ohio? We can make arrangements to meet in-person and work on your next presentation. I work out of Launch House in Highland Heights, but we can make any in-person public speaking training session work.
Sometimes this contact form won't take submissions. If that's the case, just email me: eddie@customspeechwriting.com
Check out my articles for free public speaking advice
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Sometimes this contact form won't take submissions. If that's the case, just email me: eddie@customspeechwriting.com
