Claude Writing intermediate

Speech Writer Assistant for Events and Presentations

Added Apr 2, 2026

Write a [SPEECH_LENGTH]-minute speech for [EVENT_TYPE] on the topic of [TOPIC]. The audience is [AUDIENCE_DESCRIPTION]. The speech should: open with a powerful hook — a story, surprising statistic, or provocative question that immediately captures attention, establish the speaker's credibility and connection to the topic within the first 60 seconds, present 3 main points in a logical flow with transitions between each, include at least one personal anecdote or case study per main point to make abstract ideas concrete, use rhetorical devices (tricolon, anaphora, contrast) to create memorable moments, build toward a clear thesis or call to action, close with a callback to the opening hook for a sense of completeness. Write in a conversational spoken style — short sentences, contractions, natural pauses marked with ellipses or dashes. Include stage direction notes in brackets where timing or delivery matters. The tone should be [DESIRED_TONE]. Avoid reading like an essay — this needs to sound great when spoken aloud.

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About This Prompt

This prompt produces speeches that are designed to be delivered, not just read. The emphasis on spoken cadence, rhetorical devices, and stage directions means you get a draft that sounds natural at the podium rather than stiff and academic. The three-point structure with personal anecdotes follows the format that audiences retain best, while the callback close creates a satisfying narrative arc. Whether you are delivering a keynote, a wedding toast, a company all-hands address, or a TEDx talk, this prompt adapts to the event context and audience. The included delivery notes help even nervous speakers know when to pause, emphasize, or slow down for impact.

Variables to Customize


[SPEECH_LENGTH]

Duration of the speech in minutes

Example: 15


[EVENT_TYPE]

The type of event where the speech will be given

Example: annual company all-hands meeting


[TOPIC]

The main subject of the speech

Example: embracing uncertainty as a competitive advantage in 2026


[AUDIENCE_DESCRIPTION]

Who will be listening

Example: 200 employees across engineering, sales, and operations teams

Tips for Best Results

Record yourself reading the draft aloud to catch awkward phrasing before you edit
Provide examples of speakers you admire so Claude can match their style
Ask for a one-page outline version first to nail the structure before generating the full speech

Example Output

[Walk to center stage. Pause. Make eye contact.]

Two years ago, I sat in a conference room and watched our entire product roadmap become irrelevant — overnight.

[Pause for two beats.]

A competitor we'd never heard of launched something we'd been planning for eighteen months. And in that moment, I had a choice. Panic... or pivot.

I chose to pivot. And that decision — made in uncertainty, without a playbook — turned out to be the best strategic move this company has ever made.

[Transition to first point.]

Today I want to talk about why uncertainty isn't the enemy of good strategy. It IS good strategy...

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