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Moonlighting Idea: Community Speechwriter

All sorts of people give speeches, not only politicians and
executives of international conglomerates. Virtually every major
life event involves some sort of speech. For example, toasts are
offered at weddings, eulogies at funerals, roasts at retirement,
anniversary, and company gatherings, and presentations at a
variety of events. Everyone makes a speech sometime -- which is
why it is consistently ranked as the #1 fear.

If you have a way with words, and can turn mundane expressions
into colorful and memorable ones, you can easily make a decent
moonlight income writing for people in your community.

Advertise initially by posting flyers wherever people
congregate: churches, schools, community bulletin boards,
libraries, etc. Once you have a few speeches under your belt,
word-of-mouth will provide you with an ample supply of referral
customers.

Plan on spending an hour, or so, with each new client gathering
background information, details, and anecdotes. Bring a tape
recorder to the meeting so you can capture some of the client's
favorite sayings and verbal mannerisms. Have your questions
written out before meeting with the client, but listen to each
answer for opportunities to explore interesting "side roads".

As a added value, you might offer to rehearse the speech with
the client and offer tips for effective delivery. Plan on at
least one "tweaking" after the client has read the speech to
correct areas where the client stumbles during the reading.

Charge $15-20 per typewritten, double-spaced, 10-12 point type
page, and $25-30 an hour for any research you need to do in
addition to the initial interview. Do your first two or three
speeches free, or better yet, do them in exchange for a
testimonial and an agreement to refer prospective clients.

A great way to learn more about this moonlighting gig (and
speech communication in general) is to sit in on a local
Toastmaster International meeting. Ask a few questions; make a
few friends. Visit the Toastmasters website
to find a public
meeting in your area.

Web Links:
Dave's Guide to Speechwriting
http://davegustafson.com/speech/

SpeechTips.com
http://www.speechtips.com/

Speechwriting Books at Amazon.com
http://bisoncreek.com/link/SpeechwritingBooks.html




Ten Tips for Writing Your Perfect Wedding Vows
1.Start with a nice clean piece of paper (lavender is good, but any kind will work). Down the left side of the page, write the numbers 1-10. Now – without stopping to think about it, fill in this page! Write down the first 10 things that come to mind in r....


Wedding Vows
WELCOME: “Dear family and friends, we are gathered here today in the sight of God to celebrate the marriage of Chris and Christina.

“Holy matrimony is an honorable institution instituted by God, regulated by God’s commandments. It signifyies the my....


I Need a Wedding Director and a Tux?
Well folks, I never thought I’d be writing a column like this one, because quite frankly I never thought I’d be this old. This week’s subject matter is going to be a bit of a surprise, and I’m alread.......


Amateur Wedding Photographers...
Since I have been surfing the net over the past few years, I have come across many, many photography sites, some excellent and some appalling. The danger is that when a "photographer" with a new website, is simply someone having just taken up the hobby,......


TrekShare.com - Crashing a wedding in Laos - Part 1
 
Any reasonable person would think it slightly off-color to crash a wedding.  When that wedding happens to be in Laos
who is to say if it’s inappropriate or not?  Whom am I kidding?  I was well aware of the potential drawbacks of dropping in on an....


The $30 K Wedding Alternative
Thwart wedding bell apprehension when you explore your nuptial options. The mayhem of a marital union can evoke enough tension to make the happiest bride say, “I don’t.” A second wedding, overbearing.......


Replacing Your Lost Wedding Ring
Imagine it’s Halloween evening and you’ve just gone to the door to greet another eager child with your big bag of trick-or-treat candy. You look down at the grinning costumed child with a smile and s.......


WHite Doves at Weddings - Bringing Back an Age Old Tradition
For thousands of years, white doves have been a traditional symbol in
wedding ceremonies.

To the ancient Egyptians, the dove represented quiet innocence.
The Chinese saw the dove as a symbol of peace and long life.
To early Greeks and....


Wedding Planning I - Scheduling
Article: "Wedding Planning I - Scheduling"
Nily Glaser
Copyright: © Nily Glaser 2004

"A-wedding Day" had many requests for information about the
chronology of steps for both the wedding ceremony
and reception. I hope that the follow.......


A Wedding Shower Checklist
Bridal showers are one of many pre-wedding parties and are great fun. They are known as parties with a purpose. The purpose of a shower is to assist the couple in equipping their new home or for the.......


Wedding Dresses -- How to Choose the Right Wedding Gown for Your Big Day
Wedding dresses are literally the icing on the cake on every bride's wedding day. You can find perfect wedding gowns online, or simply brainstorm which style of wedding dresses to start looking for as you narrow down your search.

First you need t.....


8 Tips For Picking The Perfect Wedding Dress
When little girls spend their math classes daydreaming of weddings (instead of winning the World Series -- not to say you can't do both), what do they dream of first? The perfect wedding dress, of co.......


A Beach Wedding Cake
Looking for a beach theme wedding cake?

When it comes to wedding cakes, long gone are the days of
following tradition. Since you are considering a beach theme
wedding cake, you are obviously not a slave to those traditions.
So...let's.....


Finding the Humor in your Wedding
Prepare for anything to happen on your wedding day!!

No matter how much preparation you have given to your wedding or reviewed the details; some things can just happen.

One week before my wedding, my father announced he was going in for a m....


Guide to a Growing Trend: The "Green" or Ecological Wedding
Does it seem like the phrases "ecology" and "wedding" could hardly have less in common?

With the average wedding costing well over 15 thousand today, one would think so. And yet, the "green" or ecologically-friendly wedding is gaining momen.......


Planning a Special Wedding Shower
The wedding shower is a traditional party of the marriage process. Often times the bridal party, or the people who have been asked to be in the wedding, will through the party for the couple. Or, oth.......


Finding Your Wedding Photographer: How to Avoid Three Common Mistakes
As a recruiting manager for a photography agency that specializes in weddings, I spend most of my day searching for great photographers. I feel a special bond with the thousands of brides-to-be who s.......


Get Rid of Pimples at Home
I am sure almost everyone can relate to the story of getting a pimple on the day of a special event such as a wedding, picture day, meeting, date etc. For some people this maybe their whole life sto.......


"DO YOU LIKE HER?"
One Saturday, I left the shop a little early so that I could change clothes and make it across town in time to officiate a wedding. It was for a very sweet, young couple we know.

I was reminded of the time not long ago when Sherry and I celebrated....


June Weddings
From the book Spider’s Big Catch by Gary E. Anderson www.abciowa.com As June wraps its arms around us like the warm hug of a favorite aunt, I begin to think about weddings. I've been a musician for t.......


Wedding Day Savings
A little strategizing can go a long way when trying to cut down on spending for the big day. Invitations, flowers, and music can cost a small fortune but by making some adjustments to these elements .......


There’s More to Wedding Invitations Than You Might Think
Everybody talks about wedding invitations, but what about all the other terms and items that are associated with them. Below are explanations of some of the more common terms and items that you’ll p.......


Choosing Your Wedding Colors
Wedding dress, flowers, church, reception, cake topper, decorations, music AND wedding colors. Although it sounds daunting, choosing wedding colors is really quite simple. When choosing your wedding .......


All that Glitters—Something Old, Something New...
Brides through the ages have accessorized with wedding jewelry to add a finishing touch to their bridal attire; however, many brides who don't wear jewelry in everyday life jump at the chance to wear.......


Should a Man Wear a Wedding Ring or not?
Strange as it may seem the use of a wedding ring by men was not common until recently. Whereas women have worn wedding rings for eons, men have not. The use of rings as a symbol of everlasting love e.......


Wedding Videography Interview Techniques
I've been interviewed quite a few times, and yes there is definitely an art to it. The secret is *not* to interview the person, but to talk / chat to them whilst filming. That might sound the same, b.......


How to Make Your Wedding Vows Something You’ll Remember Forever
If you’re going the increasingly popular route of personalizing your own wedding vows, you’re probably looking for some tips to make your vows as special, meaningful, and eloquent as you can. This is something that will take time beforehand so that you ca....


e-Book on Russian Women (Part 8)
Russian Women and the wedding The Engagement The decision to get married is taken nowadays exclusively by young men and women themselves who are governed by their mutual feeling above all. Following .......


Choosing The Right Shoes, Golf Shoes, Wedding Shoes And Other Footwear!
Wearing a comfortable pair of shoes is very important if you spend much time on your feet. Whether you’re standing, walking or running, all of your weight falls directly onto the bottom of your feet........


Internet Marketing and A 50th Wedding Anniversary
So what do these two things have in common? On the surface,
not much. If your objective is to have a long and successful
career with an online business, then sustaining business success
is much the same as sustaining a long and successful marriag....


Wedding Dresses – Getting the Best for your Budget
Weddings are a very expensive business and costs can quickly spiral out of control. Most brides want to ensure that they look their best, so it is little wonder that wedding dresses are the one area .......


Wedding Loans: Perfect Finance Option for a Perfect Wedding
After seeing each other for years and being tagged as ‘in love’ since eternity, you desire to bring this to a logical end. You are wrong if you think I am suggesting a divorce even before you are act.......


So You’re Planning an Outdoor Wedding
The best advice I can give you is to test your ideas in the actual location under realistic conditions to eliminate unpleasant surprises. Work with an experience coach or wedding consultant if you can, and then keep in mind the following things:

1.....


Aladdin Wedding Chapel of Las Vegas: Marriage Mediterranean
Aladdin Wedding Chapel of Las Vegas will let you escape the mundane to wed in a beautiful setting styled in Mediterranean design. Graceful paintings of flowers and water scenes accent the stately columns and rounded archways that set apart one of the city....


A Wedding That Works For Every Season
In ancient times many a future bride and groom would consult the Tarot cards to see which month the stars said was perfect for their wedding. When the sun or moon sign were inline with Venus who us .......


What's For Dinner?
If you are going with a catered affair for your reception, your caterer more than likely will have pre-set menus in place for a wedding. But, how do you choose? Or if you are going to have
your wedding at a restaurant or you are going to do the food y....


Women Own Weddings!
This week we’re going to cover the subject of weddings from the man’s point of view.... That’s right, this week we’re gonna cover weddings from the man’s point of view. And why not? It’s June, right?.......


Spotlight on the Asian-Themed Wedding
Asian-themed weddings are on the rise, and at first this might come as a surprise. After all, nothing could seem further from the Laura Ashley vision we get when thinking of a wedding. And in fact, t.......


The Wedding Aisle - Who is Walking You Down it?
Choosing who should walk down the aisle with you is not as easy at it has been in the past. In the past, it has always been assumed that the father of the bride is to be the one. These days, between .......


How To Cut Your Wedding Catering Bill Cost
Maybe you’ve got the details of the actual wedding ceremony worked out, but what about the reception? One of the major costs of the wedding reception will definitely be the food, so you’ll want to ma.......


How To Hire A DJ For Your Wedding
Hiring music entertainment can arguably be the most important booking made for your wedding. Guests remember whether or not they had fun at your wedding. What you pay for is what you get is a good rule of thumb. However, I would like to educate the consum....


How to Plan Your Wedding and Honeymoon.
How to Plan Your Wedding and Honeymoon.
1. Weddings typically can cost you anywhere around $15,000 or more. The big question is: who foots the bill?
The 21st century has heralded a shift in the way these costs are handled. We have moved away from th....


Vital tips on making your own wedding invitations ...
If you want to design and print your own wedding stationery and don't know where to start, here are a few tips that hopefully will get you on your way. If you want to know more you may like to purchase our guidebook "How To Create Perfect Wedding Stati......


Gift Ideas for a 50th Wedding Anniversary
The big 50. The fiftieth wedding anniversary is an important, yet seldom reached milestone in any couple's relationship. Unlike other anniversaries, this one is such a 'biggie' that other people can .......


When To Order and Send Your Invitations
Invitations should be ordered when you have all the details of your wedding set… place, time of ceremony and reception, as well as your guest list. Plan to place your invitation order at least 3-4 months in advance, some companies may require 4-6 months.....


Marking Togetherness: Beyond the Unity Candle
By now, surely everyone's familiar with the unity candle, but did you know there are other unification ceremonies to choose from when planning your wedding?

Although the unity candle seems to have been with us forever, in reality it's only about......


Wedding Dresses – Why They Are White and Other Wedding Lore
Brides have always worn white, right? Not so. In ancient times brides wore bright colored wedding dresses to signify their joy. White for western brides didn’t become fashionable until Queen Victoria.......


How To Choose The Right Wedding Bouquet Style
Basically, there are three wedding bouquet styles.The cascade, round or posy and hand-tied. The cascade, as the name suggests, is shaped like a waterfall, more flowers on the top with some flowers fl.......


Top Ways to Save on Wedding Invitations
Some of the first things you’ll spend money on when you decide to get married (besides the ring) are the wedding invitations. While you want your invitations to be classy, unique and of good quality,.......


Starting A Wedding Videography Business is FUN, EASY & REWARDING
It is a little known fact that WEDDINGS are the #1 growing industry in the WORLD! Every year, billions upon billions of dollars are spent on Weddings. The question I must ask is why are you not getti.......


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