Our Purpose

The purpose of The UK Speechwriters’ Guild is to:

• share knowledge on how to operate as a speechwriter in the UK.
• establish guidelines for commercial rates for UK speechwriters’ work.
• raise standards of public speaking, by providing training courses for speechwriters, giving awards, circulating information about jobs and organising events.
• persuade UK business leaders, professional speakers and politicians of the great value which specialist speechwriters can bring to their commercial and public life.
• publish a quarterly trade newsletter, with hints, tips and examples of fine speechwriting.

We exist to bring professional speechwriters together, to serve those involved in public life and build a thriving industry within the UK.

We welcome new members and those wishing to develop the skills of speechwriting for professional purposes.

Events

• Theme: "Why is there no British Obama?": The first conference of UK speechwriters took place at the Arts University College in Bournemouth on Friday 18 September 2009. To find out about the next conference please click here to e-mail us.
• On Friday 12 March 2010, author Jeffrey Archer will give us a talk on his experience as a public speaker and a writer, especially for the Guild. It will take place from 1-3pm in the lecture theatre at the back of the The Crosse Keys, 9 Gracechurch Street, (opposite Leadenhall Market) EC3V 0DR.
  
  Jeffrey Archer has wide experience of the world of politics and publishing. There will be opportunities for networking over a light buffet lunch. Cost £25 to non-members, £20 to e-members and £15 to standard members. Places are limited. Call 01202 551257 to reserve your place.

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