Keys to Extemp: Speaking from the heart with the knowledge in your head

Competitive extemporaneous speaking ("extemp" for short) is a most rewarding--albeit demanding--sport. Are you up for the challenge? After selecting one of three extemp questions, you have only 30 minutes to prepare a 7-minute speech for a panel of judges.

Is your evidence box organized with the evidence you need? Can you deliver with the punch and zest? Can you take the risk to drop the card and deliver your speech without notes? How can your speech stand out from the rest?

Enter champion extemping. NCFCA title winner Cody Herche gives the keys to mastering this most challenging activity. His revolutionary secrets bring extempers beyond mere understanding of extemp to a mentality necessary for national competition.

"Cody has not only proven himself in the competitive arena by taking home the most coveted awards, but he has given back to the growing community of speakers and debaters in the NCFCA with this most excellent book. Cody is truly 'training minds for action'."

- Chris Jeub, President of Training Minds Ministry and author of Jeub's Guide to Home School Speech & Debate

"Cody Herche loves this event like no other...Cody has consistently demonstrated not only his love for the event, but his great ability to motivate and mentor students."

- Rachel Helflin, 2006 NCFCA Extemp Finalist and Team-Policy Champion

"I highly recommend the purchase of Keys to Extemp!"

- Timothy Heggem, 2002 NCFCA Extemp Speaking Champion

"Cody's book is detailed, witty, precise, and packed with information."

- Karen Kavaka, 2005 NCFCA Extemp Speaking Finalist

Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Monument Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-9795642-8-4