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!!
We 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 we found you. Wish us luck on Sat....From a bank 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 speak at your own retirement
party, 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 the 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. He called again today
just to tell me--once more--how touched he was by your speech....From an attorney....for his friend's 40th birthday
party.
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 Mitzvah, 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!! '...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.
To inquire, please send a few details about
the event and the situation, to the address below.
Let me know when you need it, and how long you
want to speak, and I can then give you an estimate
of my time and charges.
vcsumners@thescribbler.com
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