Dalal B. answered • 04/07/19
Teacher w/ 17 years Exp., Professional Actress w/ 14 yrs of Exp.
Hi! Some thoughts in response to your question: Sometimes they collaborate--jam, like musicians do, or get together in a room and discuss/toss around ideas about what must be said. The best idea rises to the top. Sometimes it's a combo of a few ideas that make a great and memorable speech/line/phrase. Also, the speaker has a 'need'. A great need to be heard, to express an idea, to share with the audience. The speech is the gift shared with whomever is fortunate enough to hear it. However, sometimes, the speaker needs time on their own to consider, to write, to move through their ideas. There is almost always a sounding board--someone they show it to who gives them an honest critique. Sometimes it's someone on their staff, or a partner/spouse, a fellow writer, perhaps. Maybe a tutor--ha! Whatever kind of creator you are, be it solo, or in a collaborative setting, or any other way at all, be sure to have a note book dedicated to what moves you. Articles, photos, poetry you love, advice that has never left your mind--you get what I'm suggesting here. Have your own inspiration guide for reference, so, when you see a gap or opportunity in your own speech writing (if that's something you do), you can say to yourself, as you flip through your book of past personal inspiration, "I think I need a Maya Angelou type of line here," or, "this could really use an Obama style call to action in this spot". It may help you to realize what you need to make your speech great, to satisfy your need to speak, to reach your audience with what must be said. I hope some of this was helpful. All the very best!
