A speechwriter for eulogies; retirement speeches;
wedding or anniversary speeches or toasts (or a poem or limerick); invocations;
and many other speeches for awards and honors, groundbreaking ceremonies,
thank you's, etc...
I've included with thoughts on several types of
speeches, a few words from my customers -- about the words I've composed
for them -- to reassure you.
Eulogy:
It is the content, the heart and soul, of one's
eulogy which is important (not its length or perfect recall of biographical
details). Let me put words to your thoughts and memories -- words that will
find their way into a memory book or linger in everyone's minds for years,
offering comfort and a lasting tribute.
"It was beautiful!!! Your writing
skill is enormous!! Once again, Thank You for making such a painful event
so beautiful!!"
"I cannot thank you enough. You have
been an enormous help in a difficult time for our family when there are
not enough hours in the day. Your words captured their essence and tied
the two men together through their joint passions....I am so glad David
located you. Wish us luck on Sat." ...From a banking executive, and
his wife, for eulogy written for her father and brother.
"Had two calls from Chris' siblings
for copies of 'my' remarks at the memorial service. Thanks again!"
...From a business man in a small town, for a tribute written for his best
friend.
Retirement Speech:
Whether you need to stand up there and speak of
your own retirement, or sing the praises of a colleague or family member,
let me give you the words to say (wrapped around a few details you give
me), and write them for you in a way that creates rhythm, helps the reading,
and encourages meaningful pauses.
"Wow! I like it! You never cease to
amaze me. Now I am caught, because I don't want him to retire, but I am
eager to give the talk!! It is that good! In traditional Navy lingo, I say
"Bravo Zulu" meaning "well done" -- and let me add a
BIG thank you!"...From Navy Captain, for the retirement celebration
of an officer in her command.
Invocations:
You've been asked to give the invocation -- to
a large mixed gathering, or to a closely-knit group. I can write the words
to give thanks and invoke a blessing on the purposes or focus of your group
-- and with my knowledge of many religious traditions, can give it a particular
approach or a generic tone.
"What an incredible gift you have!
This is perfect. I personally was moved just by reading it. Thank you for
your hard work. I will drop the check in the mail tomorrow. I really can't
thank you enough."...From human resources manager for invocation written
for annual luncheon
Wedding or Anniversary Speeches or Toasts,
Poems, and Limericks:
If you want to say something memorable on the special
day of someone you love, let me bring your thoughts to life, and give them
rhythm or rhyme, and ease of delivery.
"It was great. You are great. Two
people came up to me and said they had goose bumps at the end. Most importantly,
Larry was moved. I owe you much more than you charged."
"Larry called me today just to tell
me--once more--how touched he was by your speech." (From an attorney....for
his friend's 40th birthday party. He wanted it to be encouraging.
Other Speeches:
There are many occasions. A thank you speech for
an award, or induction into a high school or university Hall of Fame, a
ground-breaking ceremony or the ribbon-cutting of a new bank or park, the
sweet poems to family at a Bar or Bat Mitzva, a university Valedictorian
speech....the list goes merrily on, and I can help.
"Thanks for everything! The speech
was delivered yesterday, and although I was extremely nervous it worked
out just fine. I received numerous compliments on the speech, everything
from, "It was from the heart," to the following email I received:
'Your speech is right up there with the
Gettysburg Address! Really it is just amazing - I don't know how you worded
it so well!! I can concentrate better now than yesterday and I can't get
over it. You delivered it so well also.' (From a man for his daughter's
Jewish baby naming ceremony.) |
The Scribbler will compose an original speech which conveys your voice
and sentiments. No boiler plates. Whether we wrap words around
your rough ideas, or edit a draft you've been working on, your tone and
intention will remain.
Thirty years of writing for others -- from corporate executives to chaplains,
from professors to poets, and the many individuals who have contacted me
with the click of their mouse -- has given The Scribbler the ability to
crawl inside a situation, lasso the jumbled emotions of an individual, and
put them to paper.
Please send a few details about the event and the situation, to
the address below, to give me an initial sense of your speech or eulogy:
Is it a retirement speech or eulogy for a family member,
lifelong friend or colleague?
An invocation or thank you speech for an award?
A motivational speech for a sales meeting?
Do you want a toast, a poem or limerick for a wedding or
anniversary celebration?
Something else?
When do you need it?
How long do you want to speak?
Tell me what you need, and I can give you an estimate of my time and
charges. Generally, I charge $25 an hour. Thus, the usual three to four
minute eulogy would be $75 to $100; a limerick $50; invocation$40.
To inquire, please write to me, with a few details:
vcsumners@thescribbler.com
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