Researching the audience and the subject matter: The speech writer must understand the context of the speech, the topic, and the audience to be addressed. Collaborating with the speaker: The speech writer works closely with the speaker to ensure that the speech accurately reflects the speaker's voice, style, and message. Writing the speech: The speech writer crafts the speech, creating a compelling narrative that is easy to follow, engaging, and persuasive. Revising and editing the speech: The speech writer revises the speech as needed, making sure that it flows well and that the key points are effectively communicated. Delivering the speech: In some cases, the speech writer may also be responsible for coaching the speaker on how to deliver the speech effectively.