Speech v/s Writing?

I believe the art of public speaking needs a skill depending on the occasion, i have been giving speeches at product launches, review meetings, on corporate level and in social gatherings mostly in Alumni meets, Society etc.  But it is far easier to pen blogs and converse rather thann speech making.  It requires special skill to hold attention of the audience.  I feel one should attempt to express opinion, particularly if there is a channel debate or TV interviews.  Nowerdays lot happens, one can master the skill on extempore basis too   I liked public speech in christian wedding wherein relatives sing praise of the bride and the groom, it is really class act.

Oh, I stammer too much in front of an audience stage fright. Talking to people in a small group, I can manage However, I prefer the pen and paper/keyboard, coz like you say, can think of what to say, or say it spontaneously. Cant type in a stammer, so thats a big advantage

Though I have participated (and won quite a lot) in debates and quiz contests at the college but just before the event I would be very very nervous... I would drink lots of water and just stay away from the actual place of the event where students would throng in numbers... I always made my entry at the last moment...
But once the competition starts you hardly notice the crowd...
So I think I am comfortable with the pen more but face to face is not bad either:):)

I beleive speech is just a blog post with more mediums of expression such as eye contact, voice tone fluctuation, body movement etc. I used to be part of this group called Toastmasters club. There you are taken through 10 speeches where you cover one aspect in every speech and your peers give you feedback. You also have a mentor to practice and improve the speech with. Overall I found it a very interesting exercise. If you find an opportunity to join a toastmasters club, you must. It is possibly as much fun as blog.

Since my childhood, I have always loved speaking my mind out. Never been uncomfortable speaking in public, in fact, I enjoy doing my workshops. When you write about a painful experience, people can read it and feel your pain to some extent but, they will be missing your body language, expressions, tone and above all your feelings. It is not always easy to say out loud what you want to, the reasons could vary. This is when writing comes in handy. Also written work is not perishable and reach more people. I am a passionate writer, it works as catharsis for me too. So there goes your question unanswered...

I prefer writing over speech and the simple reason is that I feel more comfortable holding the pen rather than looking into the eyes of the crowd who have huge expectations from every one moving onto the stage. I can pause and think of new ideas and edit what I have already written to make it more interesting (though I hardly do it) And finally, I can correct my typographical errors while writing/typing (whjich I opverlook moist of tghe tyime  )which isn't possible with pronounciation and other things while talking in front of the crowd.

Arti, i hope you will participate in Meetha dinner contest, may be first step to hear your own voice over telephone, call 1800 419 0707 toll free number and just state your reason for having a family dinner together :)

Love both jab tak ki koi mujhe movies ke baare me nahi poochta....:)! Waise I am honest to confess I have least knowledge in movies, cricket!

Still myself doesn't involve much in talking, until and unless anybody or people want to hear me!

Ever since a little girl I have been giving Speeches on stage. But even now I haven't lost the fright I get as soon as I go up on a stage and have to speak in front of so many people. Last Time, I had to do a seminar in front of my princi.. I thought I would faint. But all this is professional. When it comes to personal, I'm an Introvert. I can't speak up what I feel. I tend to shy away and prefer to left alone as I don't talk much. 

But when I'm writing its different for me. I can express anything and everything. Its really easier and I don't have to fear anyone. Another thing is that, when I'm writing, I can think about what I write carefully and try to express it in different ways possible. Its not possible while I'm talking.

So, I prefer writing than talking. Pen is mightier than the sword. Oh! How I love that proverb.

quite comfortable with speeches, extempores, exhibitions, debates and stuff becuase have been participating sice i was in primary school, but when it comes to making "small talk" with ppl, i am at a loss of words :P 

i become inadvertently shy during such moments, and being a "chatterbox" as ppl know me to be, doesnt help :P :P

and writing? just one thing- it is everything i am...

Stage fright is a natural tendancy. Even the father of Hard Rock music, Ozzbourne says he goes through it before every show after doing 1000s of shows . And a common saying goes that the "man giving a eulogy would rather be in the coffin!" That's why the term 'Die of Stage Fright!'

I am more comfortable speaking; partly because I lack the flair most of you have when it comes to writing and partly because it's easier to keep the audience involved when speaking. I've got a lot of ideas, examples, anecdotes and points bursting in my head, which become hard to pen while writing without boring the reader. A speech, on the other hand, gives you the chance to connect with your audience through examples which they can relate to.

Cheers.

I have come a long way in both forms of communciation. I was booed out from the stage when I first tried my hand at public speaking at school. I vowed I will win the same competition before leaving school and did it. Filmy, right? ;) From then on there has been no looking back and I am comfortable in addressing any size of gathering, have taken even workshops in public speaking :D (cue: inspirational oscar winning music :D)

And I used to think I was good with writing till I entered college and saw how well others could express themselves. I, infact, started to blog and pen down my thoughts while I started my career after engineering. Sole purpose was to improve my writing skills. Been over 5 years and I know that there are miles to go before I sleep. :)

In my many attempts at public speaking, I realized it was always the public who did most of the talking...

And then when I got into writing,  none of the public seem to care...

Maybe I should try sky diving next....

I am good with speeches only if I know the topic beforehand :P Or atleast 10 minutes beforehand. Otherwise I can get jittery (read - I panic like a darn ferret). But usually, I am okay with speeches and speaking in front of a public. Been the state runners-up in Debating Matters India :D Although I did freak out before the debate. Still, it was a high.

Aah well...I do chatter a lot...so... :P

But yes, I am much better off writing. It is like completing a breath for me.

Now this topic is intensifying my itch to search some useful ebook from torrent sites about how to master speech in public