Links with Tips and Advice for Public Speaking

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Note: This article was originally posted on 18 January 2020, but I updated it several times and last on 1 April 2026 again.

I collected these links to write a blog post at some point, but did not get to the point writing it, yet. Now, to make use of my list already, before getting to the point finally writing a blog post about public speaking, I have sorted my notes and list them here in no specific order. And I am going to let you know as soon as the actual blog post is done. Plus I am, of course, adding new resources any time I find something new.

Writing a Proposal

Writing About Yourself aka Writing Your Bio

Writing and Preparing a Talk

Creating Slides

General Public Speaking Tips (covering the above often as well):

Getting Information to the Organiseres

  • Matthias Ott has written a speaker rider on his own website on which he does what you know from working with bands – if you ever have done this: these are the circumstances under which I come and speak at your event. Friendly, clear, informative – all you need to know as an organiser.
  • It also is important to show the organiser that you did your homework and are prepared. Next to knowing the name of the person you are writing and at least having had a look at the event’s website this means to make up your mind what kind of event you want to speak at. Ethan Marcotte has written this blog post in which he lists his questions he asks any organiser when being contacted.

Books

That's it for now, but I am pretty sure I gonna update it regularly. It would be wonderful, if you send me an email in case you have more links, books or anything that completes this list to learn about public speaking and presenting on stage.