Timing of Speeches

Timing of Speeches

Before you write your speech find out how long it is expected to last
A good formal speech takes, on average, between
5 and 10 minutes to deliver
A good informal speech can range from just 1 to 4 minutes
Allow up to 150 words per minute to provide an approximation of how much you need to write
And remember for informal speeches, "Always be shorter than anybody dared to hope!"

Timing of Speeches

Timing of Speeches
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Quotes about Speeches
Take heart from the following famous quotes about making and writing speeches!

"It usually takes more than three weeks to write a good impromptu speech." American writer Mark Twain
"The very best impromptu speeches are the ones written well in advance." American writer Ruth Gordon
"Always be shorter than anybody dared to hope!" Lord Reading, English politician
"Be sincere; be brief; be seated." President Franklin D. Roosevelt

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