What this tool does

It writes a speech for you, based on the details you provide about the occasion and the people involved. You get a full draft you can read aloud, edit, or use as a starting point for your own version.

The aim is to get you past the blank page. Most people know roughly what they want to say, they just struggle to put it into words that sound right when spoken.

When to use it

It suits any occasion where you need to stand up and say a few words. Weddings are the obvious one, whether you are the best man, maid of honour, father of the bride, or the couple themselves. It also works for eulogies and funeral tributes, retirement dos, work leaving speeches, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and awards.

It is aimed at people who are not regular public speakers and want something that sounds natural rather than stiff or overly formal. If you already have a draft and just want polish, it can help with that too, though you may prefer to rewrite sections by hand.

How it works

You fill in a short form covering the type of occasion, your relationship to the person, the tone you want (warm, funny, formal, and so on), and any stories, memories, or points you would like included. The tool then produces a complete speech in plain English, usually two to five minutes long when read at a steady pace. You can copy it, tweak it, or generate a fresh version with different details. Nothing you enter is saved to your account, and the form clears when you leave the page.

A few practical tips once you have your draft. Read it out loud before the day, ideally to someone you trust, and time yourself. Mark where you want to pause or look up. Print it in a large font on numbered cards rather than reading from a phone. And remember that a shorter speech delivered well lands better than a long one rushed through.