The Art of Public Speaking

A complete college textbook covering the full public speaking process, from researching and organizing a speech to ethics, delivery, and managing speaking anxiety. Clear chapters and exercises make it a solid foundation for beginners.

Jason S. Wrench, Anne Goding, Danette Ifert Johnson and Bernardo A. Attias

A university resource for speakers ready to move beyond the basics, with chapters on persuasion theory, storytelling, audience engagement, and crafting powerful openings and closings. Written in a lively, practical voice.

Lynn Meade

An open college textbook that walks you through every stage of preparing and delivering a speech, including audience analysis, organization, visual aids, and managing nerves. Updated 2023 edition with clear examples.

Barbara Tucker, Matthew LeHew

A modern public speaking textbook built around the audience, covering confidence, audience analysis, argument, and delivery for today's speakers. Practical and accessible for first time speakers.

Douglas Marshall; James Yeargain; June Pulliam; Sara Kim; and Victoria Vannest

A foundational textbook covering the core skills of public speaking: ethics, listening, audience analysis, speech organization, and confident delivery. Designed for students taking their first speech course.

Tammera Stokes Rice