Have you ever struggled with deciding whether to memorize your presentation or speak more freely and spontaneously?
When I first started my public speaking journey, I wrote down every word of my speeches.
I kept this habit for about three years.
Honestly, I didn’t have the confidence to deliver a full presentation without a script.
And it took me three years to realize that writing everything down was weakening my delivery.
While scripting my speeches word for word often lessened the impact of my delivery, I’m glad I did it. Because it also helped me master the craft of public speaking.
That’s why I don’t recommend beginners jump straight into impromptu speaking, especially for longer presentations.
Quite the opposite: if you’re just starting out or still finding your footing as a speaker, writing down your speech is essential.
The reason is simple: writing your scripts helps you develop your public speaking “craft eye.”
When you write out a speech word for word, you give yourself the chance to craft it.
A speech is more than just words spoken on a stage or screen; it’s an experience.
It’s a flow of emotions transmitted from you to the ears, eyes, and hearts of your audience.
To truly connect with your audience, you need to master what to say AND how to say it.
And the first step is writing your speech.
A well-written script gives you the foundation to:
- Analyze your delivery.
- Focus on refining your performance on stage.
- Use the stage to your advantage.
- Work on the emotional resonance in your voice.
- Practice reinforcing your message with body language.
But the only way to achieve this is by writing a script that allows you to do all of that.
If you’re interested, I can show you how to script your speech for maximum impact with a one-on-one coaching session.
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