A well-written document is not necessarily a speakable one.  When it comes to issue-based writing, white papers and mail campaigns, the text very rarely translates well as spoken material intended to be heard.  They are, in essence, two different languages.
Translation is my specialty.

What is the purpose of this speech?  To educate?  To call to action?  To solicit funds?  To advocate?  Who is the audience you wish to engage? What authentic response do you seek?
The primary goal of the speech must be clear; I help you define this goal, through the text.

Who is the speaker and what are their natural speech patterns?  Is English their mother language?  Does their accent make certain words difficult to pronounce or be understood? Are they experienced public speakers who know how to engage their audience?  Do they have training using telepromptors?  Is your speaker prone to stutter?

Expert script customization and speaker coaching are an important part of my services—it’s not simply a matter of writing or editing a speakable document.

What is the context of the speech?  What is happening before and after? Where does this speech fit into the arc of the day / evening / gala / symposia / testimony / campaign / fundraiser / TED talk theme?
Writing a good speech requires understanding its context and place in the whole.

Is the speech working in concert with visual elements, power point slides, written pamphlets, legislative texts, videos or other media?
Integration of the spoken material as part of a broader multi-media effort must always be considered.

How do you ensure the most important points of the speech register?  What is the narrative?  How do you turn a speech into a dialogue with the listener?  What is the emotional arc?  What stands in the way of the audience genuinely hearing what you have to say?
Experienced speechwriting and editing support ensures you’re heard, and hopefully, felt.

A consummate researcher and collaborator, if I don’t understand or personally support your organization’s mission, I decline the job.

Available as a speaker/advisor on successful integration of public health and rights advocacy issues in fictional dramatic storytelling.

Experienced teacher also available to run writing workshops for women, veterans, new candidates, adolescents or trauma survivors.

Locations:
Washington DC, New Delhi, Singapore, London, Dubai, Venice, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Atlanta, Mexico City

Contact me to discuss your organization's or speaker's needs.
I look forward to discovering how we might be able to increase the efficacy of your message.

University and Conference guest lecturer / panelist on multiple advocacy and media concerns, from US military culture and policy, gender violence, American television, theatre, veterans' health and international human rights.