How long should it take to write a speech?
The axiom that ‘work expands to fill the time allotted’ rings true—to an extent. Certain factors can help you determine whether you’ll compose those brilliant remarks in weeks, or minutes.
How long does it take to write a speech?
A questioner on Quora asked that very thing a while ago, as well as inquiring about what factors affect the timeframe.
In an election campaign, I’ve smashed out seven-minute speeches—while the plane was landing—that the speaker would deliver immediately upon descending to the tarmac.
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