Professional speaking is a flexible and lucrative enterprise. The best public speakers

earn all or most of their money from public speaking, and they make very good livings

indeed. Fees for public speaking can range from the low hundreds, for those just

started out, all the way up to six figures, for those who have impressive credentials and

experience.

What are some types of public speaking you may want to practice? Many speakers

enjoy giving workshops, seminars, or keynote speeches. A speech will usually run a

half-hour to an hour, depending on the time of day. Lunch speeches, for instance, will

be shorter than a keynote speech at a banquet. You may be booked as the highlight or

draw of a conference, or be asked to speak to a lunchtime networking meeting