{"product_id":"on-speaking-well-9780060987404","title":"On Speaking Well","description":"For anyone who fears the thought of writing and giving a speech--be it to business associates, or at a wedding--help is at hand. Acclaimed presidential speechwriter Peggy Noonan shares her secrets to becoming a confidence, persuasive speaker demystifying topics including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Finding you own authentic voice \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Developing a text that interest you \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Acing the all-important first paragraph \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Using logic to move your audience \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Creating, developing, and reinventing the \"core speech\" for diverse audiences \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Strengthening your speech with a vital element: humor \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Winnowing your thought down to the essentials \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Handling professional jargon, clichés, and the sound bite syndrome \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Presenting your speech in the best way \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Collecting intellectual income--conversing your speech treasures \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Breaking all the rules and still succeeding \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Reading for inspiration--how to use the excellence of others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Complete with lessons, tips and memorable examples, \u003cem\u003eOn Speaking Well\u003c\/em\u003e shows us how to create forceful, persuasive, relevant speeches that will resonate with our audiences. Engaging, informative, and always entertaining, this is undoubtedly the authoritative how-to guide for anyone writing or giving a speech\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNoonan, Peggy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003ePeggy Noonan is the best-selling author of seven books on American politics, history, and culture. Her essays have appeared in \u003cem\u003eTime\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, and other publications. She lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50565314642194,"sku":"9780060987404","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e38a4f50-c8ce-4f40-b700-d219a2af75e7.jpg?v=1731884593","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/on-speaking-well-9780060987404","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}