Invoice clients for keynote speeches, corporate presentations, and celebratory addresses. Get paid on time with Tidybill.
A speechwriter invoice documents fees for crafting speeches for politicians, executives, public figures, and private individuals. Speechwriting is a confidential craft — the speaker delivers the speech as their own, and the speechwriter is rarely credited. This confidentiality carries a premium similar to ghostwriting. Speechwriters serve a range of clients: corporate executives needing keynote addresses and conference speeches, political clients, non-profit leaders, and private individuals commissioning wedding speeches or eulogies. The most important skills are capturing the speaker's voice, understanding the audience, and structuring content for oral delivery. Fees depend on the type of speech, the speaking occasion, and the client's profile.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Keynote / Corporate Speech (15-20 min) | £800 - £5,000 | per speech |
| Wedding Speech (Father of the Bride, Best Man) | £200 - £600 | per speech |
| Eulogy Writing | £200 - £500 | per eulogy |
| Briefing Interview Session | £80 - £150 | per session |
| Script Revision (beyond included) | £80 - £200 | per revision |
| Delivery Coaching Support | £100 - £250 | per session |
For keynote and corporate speeches, collect 50% upfront and 50% on delivery of the final draft. For personal speeches (weddings, funerals), collecting full payment upfront is advisable given the more personal relationship and shorter timeline. Include the number of drafts in the brief: two rounds of revisions is standard. Wedding and eulogy invoices should be handled with particular sensitivity — use discreet language and be flexible about timing for bereavement-related commissions.