I'm u/eddie-rice-author and I'll be doing a Reddit AMA on 4/18/22 at 9:30 AM
Hope this suffices for proof--here's my bio: Eddie is a professional speechwriter with over 10 years of experience in helping business...
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Eddie Rice
Mar 15, 20221 min read
Podcast Appearance: Tips for a great wedding toast and effective speeches
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...
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Eddie Rice
Nov 20, 202013 min read
How to Toast: Short Speech, Big Impact | A ceremonial speech writing guide
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...
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Eddie Rice
Nov 20, 20201 min read
Op-Ed Promotion: 6 Tips To Spread Your Opinion (Part 7)
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...
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Eddie Rice
Nov 20, 20203 min read
7 Reasons Why Your op-ed Will Get Rejected–and how to fix them (Part 6)
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:...
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Eddie Rice
Nov 20, 202010 min read
Op Ed Writing and Editing: A Complete Guide (Part 5)
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...
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Eddie Rice
Nov 20, 20205 min read
How to Pitch Your Op-Ed: Explicit and Implicit Expectations of Editors (Part 4)
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...
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Eddie Rice
Nov 20, 20205 min read
How to Create Your Op-Ed’s Angle (Part 3)
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...
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Eddie Rice
Nov 20, 20208 min read
The Best Op Ed Format and Op Ed Examples: Hook, Teach, Ask (Part 2)
This section will cover two objectives: learning how great op-eds teach their point of view (rather than always arguing) and we’ll...
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Eddie Rice
Oct 12, 20205 min read
How To Write an Op Ed: Why write an op ed? (Part 1)
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...
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Eddie Rice
Oct 5, 20192 min read
Want to toast someone on their birthday or anniversary? Use these 7 questions to prepare
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...
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Eddie Rice
Oct 5, 20192 min read
Wedding Toasts: 7 Questions to Help Brainstorm a Memorable Speech
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...
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Eddie Rice
Oct 3, 20193 min read
Honoring Others: 7 Prompts for what to say for rank promotions, awards, and ceremonies
Rank promotions and special awards—for military, fire, police, EMTs, and other service organizations—are an opportunity to honor the...
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Eddie Rice
Oct 3, 20193 min read
Awards Speeches: 7 Questions to answer to craft a great acceptance speech
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...
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Eddie Rice
Oct 3, 20192 min read
Retirement Speeches: 7 Writing Prompts for Better Brainstorming
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...
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Eddie Rice
Oct 30, 20183 min read
End of Year Company Speeches: 7 Brainstorming Questions
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...
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Eddie Rice
Aug 27, 20183 min read
Tips on how companies can work with external speechwriters
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...
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Eddie Rice
Aug 20, 20184 min read
How does the speechwriting process work? How will you match my voice if we’ve never met?
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....
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Eddie Rice
Aug 16, 20184 min read
How much does it cost to hire a speechwriter?
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...
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Eddie Rice
Jun 26, 20171 min read
Check out: How to Give a Perfect Father of the Bride Speech
This article provides fantastic advice for the father of the bride speech and the advice can be applied to any wedding toast. The article...
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