Here is a video that summarizes this article, if you'd prefer to watch.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqnNmjXCy9kDonald Trump's inauguration speech is an excellent example of how poor delivery can make even a good script sound mediocre. While Trump's inauguration speechwriters did not write as well as Obama's farewell speechwriters did, much of the blame falls on … [Read more...]
What made Obama’s farewell speech good? (Detailed analysis)
Whether or not you're a fan of former President Obama, there are aspects of his speaking style and content that you can learn from. Especially considering that the content of Presidential speeches are almost always produced by professional speechwriters. They know what they're doing.I'm going to approach this post from an Obama supporter's angle—how a supporter would … [Read more...]
Learn from Matthew McConaughey’s 2014 Oscar acceptance speech
In 2014, Matthew McConaughey won the Best Actor award for his role in Dallas Buyers Club. The speech he gave is considered by many to be one of the top acceptance speeches ever given by an actor/actress.Let's break down, in detail, what exactly made this speech so good. Most people can identify that it was powerful, but not everyone can give you the reasons why.Even if … [Read more...]