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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Jan 14, 2017
- 4 min
Ten Elements Every Special Occasion Speech Should Have
What makes a good special occasion speech? To make it a speech to remember, keep these ten must-have elements in mind.
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Dec 27, 2016
- 2 min
Why A Toast Is Called A Toast
New Year’s Eve is coming. And that means it’s time to make a toast to 2017. Not surprisingly, there’s nothing I love more than a great ...
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Oct 16, 2016
- 3 min
Trend alert: Custom-written wedding ceremonies
Every couple planning their wedding is focused on putting their unique stamp on the big day. Weddings today are more personalized than e...
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Sep 8, 2016
- 3 min
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 ...
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Aug 11, 2016
- 2 min
Speechwriting Secrets: Funny or Sentimental?
When it comes to special occasion speeches, one of the most common questions my clients ask is, “Should my speech air on the side of funn...
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Aug 2, 2016
- 2 min
An Ode To The Candlelighting Ceremony
At my brother's Bar Mitzvah, circa 1984 When thinking of topics for this next post, In the realm of writing speeches and toasts, I though...
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Jul 27, 2016
- 6 min
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 con...
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Jul 20, 2016
- 3 min
Why Speeches Must Be Authentic
As a speechwriter, it has been especially interesting to watch the controversy over Melania Trump’s speech unfold in the media. So many ...
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Jun 30, 2016
- 4 min
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.
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Jun 9, 2016
- 3 min
Five Tips for Giving A Great Bar or Bat Mitzvah Toast
Mazel tov! Your child is becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, experiencing a meaningful Jewish rite of passage and marking an important day for...
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Jun 2, 2016
- 2 min
Grab The Tissues: Why Your Next Toast Should Come From The Heart
Ever since I was a young girl, I have written cards and letters by hand to my loved ones telling them how much they mean to me. My favor...
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- May 10, 2016
- 3 min
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 th...
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- May 3, 2016
- 3 min
From little sister to big brother on his wedding day
In honor of my brother's 7th anniversary to his wonderful husband, I looked back at the speech I gave at their ceremony. Every word stil...
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Apr 14, 2016
- 3 min
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...
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Mar 31, 2016
- 2 min
Are We Losing The Ability To Express Ourselves With Words?
When reading the latest issue of Real Simple, I came across an interesting article, Old-Fashioned Niceties That Deserve a Comeback, which...
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Mar 18, 2016
- 3 min
A Best Man’s Guide to The Wedding Toast
Congratulations. You’ve been given the title “best man.” Let the bachelor party planning begin (cue the applause track). Vegas? NYC? ...
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Mar 8, 2016
- 2 min
My Life in Speeches
Thankfully, my life has been full of special occasions. Some of my fondest memories revolve around major milestones in my life— my Bat M...
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