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Dowis, James Richard was born on October 28, 1930 in Hamlet, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Shafer Dowis Senior and Patricia Letha Bunn.
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FROM THE PUBLISHER It's not all in the delivery--here's expert advice on how to "write" a dynamic speech. Included are excerpts from some of history's most memorable speeches--eloquent words to contemplate and emulate. SYNOPSIS It's not all in the delivery. Here's expert guidance on how to write a dynamic speech. Splashy slides, confident body language, and a lot of eye contact are fine and well. But if a speech is rambling, illogical, or just plain boring, the impact will be lost. Now everyone can learn to give powerful, on-target speeches that capture an audience's attention and drive home a message. The key is not just in the delivery techniques, but in tapping into the power of language. Prepared by an award-winning writer, this authoritative speech-writing guide covers every essential element of a great speech, including outlining and organizing, beginning with a bang, making use of action verbs and vivid nouns, and handling questions from the audience. Plus, the book includes excerpts from some of history's most memorable speeches--eloquent words to contemplate and emulate.
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Splashy slides, confident body language, and a lot of eye contact are fine and well. This title includes excerpts from some of history's memorable speeches - eloquent words to contemplate and emulate.
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The Lost Art of the Great Speech: How to Write One--How to Deliver It PaperbackRichard Dowis (Author)
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Anyone who's tackled tricky grammar, slippery syntax, pesky punctuation, or sneaky jargon knows that good writing is never easy. In this ingenious guide, enjoy the wit of two English language mavens as they entertain while answering all our perplexing questions.
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("Splashy slides, confident body language, and a lot of ey...)
"Splashy slides, confident body language, and a lot of eye contact are fine and well. But if a speech is rambling, illogical, or just plain boring, the impact will be lost. Now everyone can learn to give powerful, on-target speeches that capture an audience's attention and drive home a message. The key is not just in the delivery techniques, but in tapping into the power of language. Prepared by an award-winning writer, this authoritative speech-writing guide covers every essential element of a great speech, including outlining and organizing, beginning with a bang, making use of action verbs and vivid nouns, and handling questions from the audience. Plus, the book includes excerpts from some of history's most memorable speeches - eloquent words to contemplate and emulate".
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Dowis, James Richard was born on October 28, 1930 in Hamlet, North Carolina, United States. Son of William Shafer Dowis Senior and Patricia Letha Bunn.
Bachelor in Journalism, University Alabama, 1953.
Editor, public various newspapers, Alabama and Georgia, 1955-1963. Public relations director Callaway Mills. Company, LaGrange, Georgia, 1963-1967.
Publications manager Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta, 1967-1969. Senior vice president Manning, Selvage & Lee, Inc., 1969-1991. President, executive director Society for Preservation of English Language and Literature, since 1991.
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("Splashy slides, confident body language, and a lot of ey...)
(Splashy slides, confident body language, and a lot of eye...)
1st. lieutenant United States Army, 1953-1955.
Married Ouida Woods, May 7, 1955. Children: Dixie McGinty, James R. Junior.