Most of us at some point in our lives need to give a wedding toast. So, how do you get it right? Having seen a LOT of them, here are my best tips.

Finding a speechwriter is like dating: You want to work with someone who gets you. Someone who thinks you're smart and funny. Someone you genuinely look forward to talking to.

These are the 3 little pieces of writing that decide whether anyone actually watches the talk you're about to spend a year of your life preparing.

If you've ever taken a college writing class, you've probably heard the advice: Kill your darlings. I recommend using this phrase instead.

Whether you're pitching an idea, addressing your board, or trying to convince your teenager to clean their room, TED-style communication works everywhere.

Let’s talk tense. Not tense like how you feel before a big talk (though, yes, that too), but tense as in past vs. present tense when telling a story—and why it matters.

In the early stages of writing your speech, praise may feel encouraging, but that’s not what you need. What you really need is pushback.

Here is when to use ChatGPT, when to use it with caution and when to absolutely NOT use it, based on my experience — and seeing my speechwriting clients use it for their own talks.

As a TEDx producer and professional writer, I’ve worked with speakers who use ChatGPT. But what I’ve seen is that in our effort to be as efficient and productive as possible, something is lost.