Speech Writing Tips

Expert advice from a 5x Emmy-winning comedy writer. Because Googling "how to write a speech" at 2 AM deserves better results.

Speech Tips

How to Write a Mother of the Bride Speech That Makes Everyone Cry (and Laugh)

Nobody knows your daughter like you do. Here's how to put that into a speech she'll never forget.

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How to Write a Funny Retirement Speech (Without Getting Fired on Your Way Out)

They gave 30 years to the company. The least you can do is give them 5 good minutes.

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How to Write a Father of the Bride Speech That People Actually Remember

It's not a resume reading. It's not a LinkedIn post. Here's how to write a speech worthy of the moment.

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How to Start a Wedding Speech (Without Freezing Up)

The hardest part is the first 30 seconds. Here's the exact formula for nailing your opening.

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How Long Should a Wedding Speech Be?

The definitive answer from someone who's heard hundreds of them — and it's shorter than you think.

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5 Wedding Speech Mistakes That Will Haunt You Forever

The biggest wedding speech disasters I've witnessed — and how to make sure you don't make them.

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How to Write a Maid of Honor Speech That's Funny and Heartfelt

A step-by-step guide to writing a maid of honor speech that makes the room laugh and cry (in the right order).

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How to Write a Best Man Speech That's Actually Funny

A step-by-step guide to writing a best man speech that's funny, heartfelt, and won't make anyone cringe.

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