Hope this suffices for proof--here's my bio: Eddie is a professional speechwriter with over 10 years of experience in helping business...

I was a recent guest on the Kris and Kristine show--Kris and Kristine are relatable and down to earth people who love to talk about...

Toast: Short Speech Writing Guide “Can you just say a few words?” That invitation can strike fear among people who are asked to give a...

The final portion of this series will cover what to do next after your piece has been published. Once your op-ed is published, what’s...

Editors can reject an op-ed for any number of reasons…below are the 7 most common reasons why. Why your op-ed piece will get rejected:...

This post will be longer than the others but it’s meant to take you through the entire op-ed writing process in one go. I find it easiest...

Before you even start writing, you want to have a good idea that your piece will fit within the publication where you want to see it...

Angles help editors and readers know your particular take on a piece. Consider any news story–it’s rarely just a recitation of the facts...

This section will cover two objectives: learning how great op-eds teach their point of view (rather than always arguing) and we’ll...

This is the first section in the overall guide for a series on how to write an op-ed. Each section builds on the next. This guide will...

You have put together a huge party for someone you love or care about deeply. A best friend, a spouse, a parent. It’s a milestone...

Wedding toasts are easily the most nerve-wracking speeches to put together next to the eulogy. But they don’t have to be. Your goal is to...

Rank promotions and special awards—for military, fire, police, EMTs, and other service organizations—are an opportunity to honor the...

It is not always easy to get up in front of a group of people to accept an award; chances are, you are humble and do not want the...

Retirement speeches are a chance for you to reflect on your time in your role and what you learned and can teach others. They are an...

It’s time for end-of-year bonuses and holiday party speeches and toasts by CEOs and team leaders. While you should definitely keep your...

My role in working with companies is when the CEO or president needs help putting together a speech. Usually it’s for an important event...

That’s usually the first question I get (even before how much does a speech cost?). I’ll admit, speechwriting is a bit of a weird task....

What do you charge? It’s a question that every freelancer in any field has to answer. After all, we don’t have publicly available data...

This article provides fantastic advice for the father of the bride speech and the advice can be applied to any wedding toast. The article...