INKED: From Page to Stage

by Ayo Gutierrez, Desiree Balota, Lady Margrethe Adoptante

What is a beautiful speech?

How can anyone claim to know what is arresting and ostensibly bland? Moreover, how can anyone adjudicate between what is contest-worthy and not?

The creation of beautiful speeches stems from myriads of technicalities imposed in the art and craft of writing. However, no one can dispute nor dissipate the simple truth that a beautiful speech is one that resonates with the intended audience. Take away the sophisticated words and eloquent lines and one is left with its kernel— the MESSAGE.

Writing speeches seriously makes some singular and strenuous demands upon us. It means conceding that we are inconveniently vulnerable to conflicting emotions that would arise from reminiscing the past and sometimes digging into the skeletons of unhappy memories.

But if we accept the legitimacy of ourselves, we have to confront the turmoil raging inside us and allow our flaws to live peacefully alongside our strengths. Because it is in honest dialogue with pain that many beautiful speeches acquire their eternal value.

Mankind’s ultimate weapon is the acquisition and utilization of words made significant through experiences. Words mean nothing without the coagulation of meanings attached to them.

Indeed, our lives are the message.

We invite you to cherish the messages contained in this collection of speeches from the pioneer members of the Pinoy Writers Toastmasters Club.

Some stories may perplex you; others may entertain you.

Are they beautiful speeches?

You be the connoisseur.


Your publisher of dreams,
Ayo

285 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 6, 2022

About the author

Ayo Gutierrez


Ayo Gutierrez is a TV personality, author, editor, and professional speaker. She authored several poetry books including Yearnings: Collected Poetry,and Evocare. She also co-authored Amazon’s bestselling motivational book entitled Almost is the Same as Never.

Ayo loves to read, write poetry, travel, and play the piano. She is a member of Toastmasters International and Zonta International.

She will release two books this year entitled Chooseday and You Too Can Write: A Complete Guide for Writers.