Free AI Speech Outline Generator
A speech is heard once, so structure has to carry the audience. Listeners cannot reread, which means signposts, repetition, and a clear shape matter more than in writing.
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The generated outline gives you that shape. Replace the placeholder points with stories and examples that only you can tell.
How to structure a speech outline
- Opening: a story, question, or surprising fact that earns attention.
- Purpose and preview: tell listeners what you will cover, in one sentence.
- Main points: two or three, each with a story or example.
- Transitions: short phrases that tell listeners where you are.
- Close: return to the opening and leave one idea behind.
Common mistakes
- Starting with an apology or "Today I will talk about…".
- More than three main points.
- Reading a script instead of speaking from the outline.
- Closing with "thank you" and no final idea.
Example outline
Speech: Why volunteering changes the volunteer
- Opening
- A Saturday morning at the food bank
- Preview
- Three things I learned
- Point 1
- Perspective: meeting neighbors you never saw
- Point 2
- Skills: running a team on short notice
- Point 3
- Purpose: a reason to show up
- Close
- Back to the food bank and one invitation
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Frequently asked questions
How long should the outline be?
One page you can glance at. Long notes tempt you to read.
How do I time my speech?
Plan about 130 words per minute of speaking and rehearse out loud with a timer.
Does this work for toasts?
Yes. Use a short opening, one story, and a clear closing line.