Claude Prompt for Writing a Speech
Writing a compelling speech is an exercise that combines rhetoric, narrative structure, and emotional intelligence. Whether for a wedding, a professional conference, a graduation ceremony, or a political address, every speech requires a delicate balance between substance and style. Claude excels at this task thanks to its ability to adapt tone, register, and argumentative structure to your specific speaking context. By providing Claude with key details—the occasion, the audience, the desired length, and essential messages—you get a structured text that respects oratory conventions while retaining your authenticity. The AI can incorporate figures of speech, anaphoras, smooth transitions, and calls to action that turn a simple text into a true oral performance. Claude also helps you calibrate emotion: measured humor, controlled gravity, or infectious enthusiasm as needed. The result is a speech ready to be delivered, which you can refine in a few iterations to sound exactly as you wish.
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You are a professional speechwriter skilled in both classical and contemporary rhetoric. Write a complete speech according to these parameters:
Context of the event:
- Occasion: [WEDDING / CONFERENCE / AWARD_CEREMONY / GROUNDBREAKING / TRIBUTE / OTHER]
- My role: [BEST_MAN / CEO / ELECTED_OFFICIAL / CLOSE_FRIEND / COLLEAGUE / OTHER]
- Audience: [approximate number, profile—colleagues, family, industry professionals...]
- Target duration: [5 / 10 / 15 / 20 minutes]
Desired content:
- Main message to convey: [describe in 1-2 sentences]
- Anecdotes or personal elements to include: [list your elements]
- Desired tone: [inspiring / humorous / solemn / warm / mobilizing]
- Elements to absolutely avoid: [sensitive topics, inappropriate inside jokes...]
Structural requirements:
- A strong hook that captures attention within the first 15 seconds
- An introduction that sets the stage and creates a connection with the audience
- A body in 2-3 parts with smooth transitions
- Figures of speech suited to oral delivery (anaphora, triads, rhetorical questions)
- A memorable conclusion with a call to action or a striking quote
Indicate in square brackets [pause] the moments where I should pause for silence, and in parentheses (gesture) suggestions for body language. At the end of the document, add a note on pacing and delivery tips.
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Why this prompt works
This prompt works because it provides Claude with a precise rhetorical framework (hook, development, conclusion) while giving it the contextual variables needed to personalize the content. The explicit request for figures of speech and stage directions pushes the model to produce a text designed for oral delivery, not reading. Finally, separating desired content from elements to avoid allows Claude to navigate the expected emotional register with accuracy.
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Expected Output
You get a complete and structured speech, ready to be delivered, with pause and gesture indications integrated directly into the text. The document includes a compelling hook, natural transitions between parts, and ends with practical tips for public speaking (pacing, vocal projection, managing stage fright).
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I adapt a speech generated by Claude to my personal voice?
Give Claude examples of how you speak: favorite expressions, your usual level of formality, your type of humor. You can also ask it to rewrite the speech by mimicking the style of a previous email or text you've written. After generation, read the speech aloud and pinpoint passages that don't sound like you—ask Claude to rephrase them by explaining what feels off. Two to three iterations are usually enough to get a text that sounds naturally like you.
What speech length should I ask Claude for depending on the occasion?
As a general rule, allow about 130 to 150 words per minute of speaking. A toast or thank-you speech fits in 2–3 minutes (300–450 words). An ideal wedding speech lasts 5–7 minutes (700–1000 words). A professional presentation runs 10–15 minutes (1500–2200 words). A keynote or lecture extends to 15–20 minutes (2200–3000 words). Always specify the duration to Claude rather than a word count: it will naturally calibrate the content and pacing based on the time available.
How can I use Claude to rehearse and improve my speech before the big day?
Use Claude as a speaking coach in several steps. First, ask it to create a condensed bullet-point version so you can practice without reading. Next, share your concerns about specific passages and ask for alternatives. You can also have it simulate audience questions and prepare your answers. Finally, ask for a day-of preparation checklist: equipment check, breathing exercises, timing per section, and backup phrases in case you blank out.
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Pour gagner en précision, ajoutez au prompt une estimation du nombre de mots (ex. : 5 min ≈ 650 mots). Cela évite les approximations sur la durée. Vous pouvez aussi demander deux versions (humoristique et solennelle) avec le même message, puis les fusionner.
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