Script Submission
All competitors with prepared speeches must complete the script submission process.
-Script Submission opens: Monday, October 14, 8am CST
-Early deadline: Thursday, 10/24, 11:59 pm CST
-Regular deadline: Monday, 10/28, 11:59 pm CST
-Corrections deadline: Thursday, 10/31, 11:59 pm CST
Students must submit all scripts by Tuesday, October 29, 11:59 pm CST to avoid being dropped from an event and charged a drop fee. There will be a $20 late fee for any scripts submitted on Tuesday, October 10/29. You will receive a confirmation email once your script has been received and approved. Please save a copy of this confirmation email on your phone or print it out to have with you at Check-in.
Early Script Submission Prize Drawing! Each script submitted by October 24 is worth one entry into a drawing. Two winners will be chosen.
Submit Script HERE - Opens Oct. 14
Need help?
How to Submit Scripts Electronically
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- Follow the rules for your speech event that can be found here.
- Follow the script submission guidelines and use forms found here on the Stoa website.
- Watch this short video for help! See other helpful resources below.
- Combine each speech into a single PDF file. See resources below.
- Name the file correctly: Last Name, First Name-event.pdf
- Correct or Celebrate! If your script is returned for corrections, complete any requirements in a timely manner. Otherwise, it is time to celebrate your approval!
- After 2 rounds of correction, unapproved scripts will be sent back a 3rd time with a copy to your speech coach.
- A 5th unapproved subscription will result in the student being dropped from the event.
Resources
Stoa Publication Guidelines: For Interps
Stoa Speech Citations Help Page: For Platforms
PDF File Joiners
Download and use a PDF phone scanner app (recommended method)
PDFsam (Free download to your computer)
PDFmerge (Merging via a website)