Speechwriting
A keynote speech writer for talks people remember.
Conference keynotes, after-dinner speeches and company addresses, built around one idea your audience will still be talking about tomorrow.
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- Written by people, never AI
A great keynote has one big idea, a few stories that prove it, and a clear ask at the end. Most speakers have too many ideas and too little time to shape them. A keynote speech writer finds the one that matters and builds the talk around it.
Your writer interviews you, studies the event and audience, and drafts a talk written for the ear, with pacing, signposts and moments for slides or pauses. If you have slides, we can write the narrative that sits behind them.
We write for conferences, industry dinners, internal company events, award ceremonies and TEDx-style talks.
Who it is for.
- Executives speaking at conferences
- After-dinner and awards speakers
- Leaders addressing staff at company events
- Experts preparing a TEDx-style talk
What you get.
Talk structure
One core idea, the stories to prove it, and a close.
Full script
Written to be spoken, timed to your slot.
Slide notes
Suggested slide moments and speaker notes.
Rehearsal call
Optional session to refine delivery.
Process and timeline.
Typically one to three weeks, depending on length and research.
Brief
Tell us what you need, who it is for and when it is due. A short call fills in the rest.
Questions
Your writer asks the questions that turn a generic piece into something only you could have said.
First draft
A full draft in your voice, delivered on the date agreed at the start.
Revise and deliver
We revise until it sounds right, then hand over the final version. It is yours to use as you wish.
What it costs.
A typical UK market range. Your quote is fixed before any work starts, and payments are staged.
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An illustrative sample of our writing style, not a client’s work.
Questions, answered.
How long does it take to write a keynote?
Most keynotes take one to three weeks, including interviews and two rounds of revisions.
Can you work with my existing slides?
Yes. We can rewrite the narrative around your slides or suggest a new slide flow.
Do you write after-dinner speeches?
Yes, including humorous after-dinner speeches and awards hosting scripts.
Before you start.
Practical guides on keynote from our writers.
SpeechesHow to write a keynote speech people remember
How to write a keynote speech built around one big idea, with a proven structure, how to open and close, using stories and slides, and timing tips.
SpeechesBest man speech tips that actually work on the day
Practical best man speech tips from professional speechwriters, covering length, structure, jokes that land, what to avoid, and how to deliver it calmly.
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Learn moreReady to talk about your keynote?
A free, no-obligation quote within one working day. NDA available before you share a thing.