A very solid speech-writing book!! Rune Kier Nielsen does a wonderful job at introducing the basics of writing a compelling speech and expands upon each lesson with nuance and grace!

One of my favorite aspects of the book was Nielsen's dissections of famous speeches throughout history and discussions on what worked and what hindered the intended message. Not only is this type of analysis invaluable to learning to write, but it also is helpful at teaching points in history that someone could look back at for inspiration!

Another aspect I loved was Nielsen's encouragement of emotion. The book keeps an informative, yet hopeful undertone throughout. However, Nielsen regularly encourages the reader to write from their own perspective and their own emotions. Regardless if you are enraged or optimistic, this book is beneficial for helping you be precise and effective with your language.

My only criticism is that the book did repeat itself a few times. There were moments where an excerpt of a speech would be broken down into individual sentences and then rephrased. In some cases, this was helpful, but in others, it just felt like I read the same sentence three times over with only slight word-change.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I can see it helping the next generation of climate activists for years down the line!

Thank you NetGalley and Lerner Publishing Group for providing me a free advanced reader copy of this book! All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Speaking on Climate by Rune Kier Nielsen is a compelling and practical guide for anyone passionate about using the power of words to drive meaningful climate actions. I knew as soon as he talked about ethos, pathos, and logos in the introduction that he knew what he was talking about, and he doesn't disappoint!

Speaking on Climate combines theory and practice to provide the reader with the tools needed to craft impactful speeches that inspire and motivate others to act in support of climate justice. It covers topics like persuasion, the role of emotion, framing your world view, and storytelling.

The great thing about Speaking on Climate is it's not doom and gloom. Nielsen even provides case studies showing previous successes to provide a positive outlook. He uses successful speeches to show how the techniques work.

There aren't really any negatives. It is focused on speech writing, but almost all of it can be used in conversation and digitally. Obviously, it is a call to act and fight the climate crisis. So, nay-sayers wouldn't like it much.

I'm a sustainable living blogger, and when I saw Speaking on Climate, I really hoped it wouldn't disappoint. It's so well written that I can't wait to tell everyone about it! This is an essential read for anyone looking to have the power of words to drive meaningful change in the fight against the climate crisis. Its practical advice, engaging content, and focus on positive action make it a valuable resource for aspiring speakers and activists alike. Five Stars!