Speech Writing: Find the Storyteller in You
Course final project
A course by Adebola Rayo , Storyteller
About the final project for: Speech Writing: Find the Storyteller in You
Speech Writing: Find the Storyteller in You
“Thank you so much for taking my course. I hope you have found it inspiring. For your course project, you will write a 500 to 1,000-word speech that incorporates all the elements of storytelling in speech writing you have learned from the course modules. I highly recommend you start by preparing the outline. Note your process by outlining: - The audience, subject matter, and platform. - Key notes from your research on your subject matter. - Your speech’s intended outcome. - The heart/hook. Then, create a brief story map and a paragraph map. Once this is done, write the first introduction of your speech in 100 words. You may choose to open with a quote, an address to the audience, or lay the foundation for your anecdote in this section. Next, write at least one paragraph in which you incorporate facts into an anecdote to tell an engaging story. This should lay a foundation for the heart of your speech. Last but not least, write one or two paragraphs that revolve around the heart of your speech. Then, write the closing paragraph of your speech in a way that encapsulates your key points and leaves your audience with either a key takeaway or a core ask. Finally, read all paragraphs aloud before a mirror or have someone read them to you, then edit. Upload the video of your speech and your process! When you feel that your project is ready for me to review, click on “Create your project” and upload it. I will be giving you feedback as soon as I can. While you wait, I encourage you to share some tips, tricks, and feedback with your coursemates. I can’t wait to see what you have created. See you soon!”
Partial transcription of the video
“Final Project Now that we reached the end of the course, I hope you've learnt how to use storytelling elements to write good speeches. It's time for your final project, and I'm confident that you'll be original and creative when writing it. Before you upload your final project, remember that I want to see all the steps of your creative process. Start by researching your audience, your subject matter, and the platform on which you will deliver your speech. Next, outline the building blocks of your speech in three parts: introduction, body, and conclusion. I would like to see the language, st...”
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Course summary for: Speech Writing: Find the Storyteller in You
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Marketing & Business -
Areas
Communication, Creative Writing, Marketing, Non-Fiction Writing, Storytelling
Adebola Rayo
A course by Adebola Rayo
Adebola Rayo Falade is a professional storyteller and the co-owner of the communications company, Asterism. Encouraged by her father, she learned to think critically about stories, essays, and other forms of writing from a young age and knew she wanted to be a writer. She went on to complete a master’s in corporate and marketing communication from IE Business School in Madrid before working as a copy editor and later a speechwriter for the Governor of Lagos.
Since then, Adebola has put her expertise in writing, editing, and book consulting into the storytelling company she co-owns. Her short stories and articles have appeared in Lagos Noir, The Republic, and Lagos 2060, among other publications.
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