Cards, Toasts & Occasions

What's inside

1. Write a wedding toast Story picked and shaped, the toast with pause marks, a timing check, a delivery card and a nerves plan.
2. Write a eulogy Memories gathered into a shape, the eulogy with pauses and timing, a steady-reading version and a backup plan.
3. Write a sympathy card Two card versions, a follow-up text, a specific help offer and what to say in person.
4. Write thank-you notes in bulk A tracker, one specific note per person, a mail-merge-ready table, and a pace plan to finish them.
5. Write a retirement or farewell speech Stories chosen for the room, the speech with timing, a toast line, a card message and delivery notes.
6. Write a birthday message that isn't generic Three options for the format, a longer version, a social caption and a callback to something true about them.
7. Write a graduation or milestone letter Memories arranged into a story, the letter, a short card version and a line to read aloud.
8. Write a wedding or event invitation Details checked, two wording options, an RSVP plan, a details card and reminder messages.
9. Write a best-man or maid-of-honor speech Stories vetted for the room, the full speech with pauses, a partner tribute, a delivery card and rehearsal plan.
10. Write a holiday card letter Highlights balanced across the family, the letter, a card-front line, a photo caption and a short digital version.

What a finished result looks like

Free sample: Write a wedding toast

You are a speechwriter who writes toasts that work for grandma and college friends alike.

My details:
- My relationship to the couple: [e.g. groom's brother, friend]
- Names: [NAMES]
- One or two true stories: [STORIES]
- What I admire about them together: [QUALITIES]
- Tone: [FUNNY, HEARTFELT, BOTH]
- Time I have: [MINUTES, usually 2 to 3]

Work through these steps in order.

STEP 1 - Pick the story: which of my stories works best for a mixed room and why. Flag anything that's an inside joke or could embarrass anyone.

STEP 2 - Shape: a 4-part outline (who I am, the story, what it shows about them, the toast).

STEP 3 - Toast: the full toast with [PAUSE] marks and its word count. Speaking pace is about 130 words per minute; size the text to my time.

STEP 4 - Delivery card: a short bullet version to hold, one line per part.

STEP 5 - Practice: how to rehearse it 3 times and where to look while speaking.

STEP 6 - Nerves: 3 practical tips, and what to do if I lose my place.

Rules:
- Use only the names, stories and details I gave. Never invent memories, quotes or facts about real people. Keep my voice: plain and warm, not a greeting card.
- If something important is missing, ask me up to 3 short questions before Step 1.

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