How To Prepare A Pretty Good Speech

About the Book

The problem of public speaking lies in expectations, particularly those we place on ourselves. How to Prepare a Pretty Good Speech dispels the myth of the perfect speech, helping readers to understand the basic principles of preparing a speech. Following a very simple, but effective format, this short introduction will help you to become a better speaker through proper preparation and understanding of the process. The best speeches don’t follow a formula, but neither do the worst speeches. Sometimes, all we really need is a pretty good speech. This book shows you how.

About the Author

Mark Woods, Ph.D. received his B.A. in Communication from the University of Michigan in 1994, his Master’s in Telecommunication in 1997 from Michigan State University, and his doctorate in Mass Media (also from Michigan State University) in 2004. He has been teaching public speaking at Baker College of Auburn Hills since 2000. Mark jokingly tells his students that he might not ever get them to love public speaking, but he can get them to hate it a lot less. His classes are consistently filled every term, often with students placed on waiting lists for his courses.