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Why You Shouldn’t Turn To The Internet To Write Your Next Speech
If you’ve been asked to make a speech, it may be tempting to turn to the Internet for help. But here's why it's not a good idea.
Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
May 6, 20192 min read


Crowdsourcing Material For Your Next Speech
One of the reasons people get stressed about giving celebratory speeches is that the pressure is all on them. But with some creative crowds
Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
Jun 29, 20183 min read


Why Your Speech Has To Have Purpose
One of the most important rules of speechwriting is that you must have a clear purpose. Defining your purpose will not only help you stay f
Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
Apr 29, 20182 min read


Five Reasons Speeches Are A Lot Like Songs
Sometimes when I'm writing I envision what the speech would sound like if it were set to music. That's when I can really tell if it
Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
Dec 5, 20172 min read


Psst…The Secret’s In The Storytelling
Think about how many speeches you’ve listened to in life. Whether personal or professional in nature, how many of them really hit the mark?
Holly Blum/The Word Whisperer
Mar 7, 20174 min read


The Many Roles Of A Word Whisperer: Why I Love What I Do
Since I was a young girl, I have always enjoyed expressing myself through writing. Growing up, I never missed an opportunity to...
Holly Blum/The Word Whisperer
Feb 7, 20174 min read


Why Can't I Just Wing It?
When you’ve been asked to give a speech at a special event, it’s very tempting to test fate and “wing it.” After all, you don’t want to...
Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
Sep 8, 20163 min read


What I Learned In My First Year of Business
It’s hard to believe that one year has passed since I launched A Speech To Remember and became The Word Whisperer. What started as a...
Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
Jul 27, 20166 min read


Why Summer Letter Writing Is A Lot Like Speech Writing
Letter writing and speechwriting have a lot in common. Think about these 5 similarities when penning your next letter or speech.
Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
Jun 30, 20164 min read


Five Signs You May Need A Professional To Help You Write Your Toast
Politicians, CEOs of major companies and celebrities are just some of the people who have teams of professional speechwriters who help...
Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
May 10, 20163 min read


Five “No No’s” of Giving A Toast
We’ve all been victims of bad speeches. The speaker strides up to the microphone and starts talking. You find yourself visibly cringing...
Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
Apr 14, 20163 min read


Can Brides and Grooms Influence Their Own Toasts?
When Marshall Field’s became the first department store to launch a bridal registry in 1924, weddings were relatively low-key affairs. ...
Holly Blum/The Word Whisperer
Feb 9, 20163 min read


What's Your Tagline?
You have been asked to make a speech. Whether it’s for your brother’s wedding, daughter’s Bat Mitzvah, grandma’s 90th birthday or your...
Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
Jan 20, 20163 min read


What's A Word Whisperer?
When I first came up with the idea for A Speech To Remember I thought a lot about what I would call myself. Personal speechwriter? ...
Holly Blum
Jan 13, 20161 min read
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