Ideas in Ink: Where Great Speeches Begin

Behind every powerful speech is a writer who knows how to turn ideas into impact — and ink into influence. “Ideas in Ink” is a beginner-friendly course designed to help you develop a speech, taking you and your principal from the initial event invitation all the way through to the final rehearsal. 

In this interactive, three-part program, we’ll explore the essential elements of effective speech writing, including:

• The Greek Stuff – Discover Aristotle’s timeless principles that still shape persuasive communication today.
• Beginnings and Endings – Learn how to capture attention from the start and leave them with a key message they will remember.
• Structure – How to organize all your research into a framework that’s designed to persuade.
• Storytelling – Create meaningful connections with your audience, even if everyone’s wearing business suits. 
• Bringing Data to Life – How to make numbers compelling and memorable. 

Who Is This For:
An introductory program for aspiring speechwriters and storytellers.