Events
The First Conference of the UK Speechwriters’ Guild
The first conference of the UK Speechwriters’ Guild was held at the Arts University College in Bournemouth on Friday 18 September 2009.
The speakers were:
Phil Collins - Times columnist, former speechwriter to Tony Blair
Professor Max Atkinson - Author of Lend Me Your Ears, former speechwriter to Paddy Ashdown
Dr Susan Jones - Author of Speechmaking and Government speechwriter
Dr Johan Siebers, University of Central Lancashire
Martha Leyton and Martin Shovel, CreativityWorks Ltd
Phillip Khan-Panni, PKP Communicators
Tobias Ellwood MP
Click here to read a report in Times Higher Education
Click here to read a report in The Times mentioning the UK Speechwriters’ Guild
Details of next year's conference coming soon. To register your interest call 01202 551257 or email: info@ukspeechwritersguild.co.uk.
Hal Gordon speaks to the UK Speechwriters’ Guild
On Friday 8 January 2010, former White House speechwriter Hal Gordon ran a seminar on 'Creative Speechwriting'.
Hal had experience with the Reagan administration and he has written for Colin Powell.
Email us for a transcript of Hal's speech.
Jeffrey Archer to talk to UK Speechwriters’ Guild
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.