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Speech Outline Generator

Generate a structured speech outline with opening, body, objections, and closing. Includes timing guidance for different speech lengths.

Speech outline
SPEECH OUTLINE: [your topic]
Audience: your audience

1. OPENING (10% of time)
   - Hook: A surprising statistic, story, or question about [your topic]
   - State your credibility and connection to the topic
   - Preview your main message: "Today I'll share 3 key insights about [your topic]."

2. BODY — 3 main points (75% of time)
   Point 1: [your topic] — aspect 1
     • Claim: One clear sentence stating your point
     • Evidence: A statistic, story, or example
     • Explanation: Why this matters to your audience
     • Transition: A bridge to the next point

   Point 2: [your topic] — aspect 2
     • Claim: One clear sentence stating your point
     • Evidence: A statistic, story, or example
     • Explanation: Why this matters to your audience
     • Transition: A bridge to the next point

   Point 3: [your topic] — aspect 3
     • Claim: One clear sentence stating your point
     • Evidence: A statistic, story, or example
     • Explanation: Why this matters to your audience
     • Transition: A bridge to the next point


3. OBJECTIONS (5% of time)
   - Acknowledge the strongest counter-argument about [your topic]
   - Refute respectfully with evidence

4. CLOSING (10% of time)
   - Restate your main message about [your topic]
   - Call to action: What should your audience do next?
   - Memorable closer: A quote, story, or powerful statement

TIMING:
- 5-min speech: ~650 words (~130 wpm)
- 10-min speech: ~1,300 words
- 20-min speech: ~2,600 words
- Allow ~2 minutes per main point for a 10-min speech with 3 points

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