Ironically, one of the best ways to become a better speaker is to become a better writer. And there is no better way than to write a daily blog. As the most successful bloggers will tell you, a well-written blog sounds exactly like a real person talking in a real conversation. And the sheer act of writing forces the mind to organize thoughts in a more cohesive pattern.
Then, if you add up a lot of blog entries, you very well may end up with the raw content for a great speech. Of course you will have to sift, edit, refine, scrutinize and eliminate much of your blog writings. But all of these actions are faster and easier than coming up with new material form scratch.
The best public speakers in the world always recount real experiences with real people. If you start writing a daily blog, even if you have only two readers, you will begin to build a vast database of stories, examples, and insights that can serve as the basis for all of your future spaces. Blog entries that you post that receive lots of comments form visitors and or start a debate can serve as a focus group for your real speech audiences.
These days, most top business speakers from Seth Godin to Guy Kawasaki have blogs. If you aspire to be a great speaker or just a better speaker, you can begin to fine tune your “voice†today, by writing a regular blog about your experiences in business and life.
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