An outline used as speaking notes to remind the speaker of the sections of a speech during delivery is known as a speaking outline. Outlines are most commonly used by new speakers who want to make sure they do not forget any important points while giving their talk. Outlining can also be used as a way for an experienced speaker to organize his or her thoughts before they go on stage. This helps the speaker avoid feeling nervous when talking in front of an audience. Finally, an outline can serve as a guide for what will be covered in a presentation. This allows the speaker to stick to the topic and not wander too far from his or her main point. The type of outline used by speaker writers is called a block outline. It consists of several blocks, or sections, that cover different topics within the speech. At the beginning of each section, the speaker identifies the issue being discussed and how it relates to the topic at hand. For example, he or she might state the topic of the speech as "selling insurance" and then explain how selling insurance differs from other types of businesses. After writing down all the issues needing discussion, the speaker can more easily decide where to spend more time focusing on one aspect over another.