What Makes a Speech or Meeting Story Interesting? How can a writer prepare?

To make a speech or meeting story interesting, the first thing the writer wants to do is write a good lede to get the reader hooked. A good writer also knows how to make boring topics interesting, they can do this by making the topic relatable and relevant to readers, making it a story the reader actually wants to read.

Writers also have to thoroughly prepare to write a speech or meeting story. A writer can prepare for a speech by getting a sufficient amount of background information on the speaker. It is important to make sure the speaker is identified correctly. Also, the writer should contact the sponsoring organization in advance to attempt to get a copy of the speech and identify the speaker’s topic. The writer may also want to contact the reader ahead of time to interview them if necessary.

For meeting stories, the writer should get the meeting agenda in advance. It’s also important to answer questions such as: who are the people holding the meeting? What kind of organization is it? Who are the key figures? What are the main issues being discussed? Etc.

Taking all these factors into consideration will help the writer to create the most interesting and accurate story; two factors that are extremely important to the success of both the story and the writer.