Script Submission for THE DESERT GEM 2024
We are accepting only electronic script submissions.
E-Script Submission OPENS: January 2, 2024, 08:00 am PST
E-Script Submissions CLOSES: January 12, 2024, 05:00pm PST
The deadline for electronic script submission is January 12, 2024. This will give our script submission team time to review your scripts and enable you to make changes if they are necessary. There will be a $25.00 late fee if received after the deadline.
Who: Competitors who are entered in the following events must submit scripts for approval before competing:
Interpretative Speeches: Dramatic, Duo, Humorous, and Open
Platform Speeches: Original Oratory, Persuasive, Expository
Wildcard Speech: Interp in a Box
All script submissions must be completed by the deadline above. 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.
How to Electronically Submit Your Script: Follow the steps itemized below.
To SAVE TIME and get it right the first time, click here for the "7 Steps to Rapid Review and Approve" video.
1. READ the RULES for your speech type, HERE
2. READ SCRIPT PREP Instructions which are found on the first page of the script submission forms. These forms can be found at Submission Forms
3. PREPARE your SCRIPT SUBMISSION FORM with your parent or coach. Include initials and signatures. BE SURE "The Desert Gem" is listed as the tournament.
4. COMBINE each speech package into A SINGLE FILE in PDF or JPEG only. Scan into a single file or use a file joiner such as:
~ PDFsam Which downloads free to your computer
~ PDFmerge Which allows you to merge via the website
~ To make PDF's of printed docs with your phone, search your app store for "PDF Scanner App"
Note: NAME YOUR FILES as follows: LastName, FirstName - event.pdf
SPEECH PACKAGE, combined into ONE FILE, must include:
• Script Submission form: Signed and initialed
• Typed Script: Platform speeches must include Citation Page.
• For Interp only – Copy of original source: Only include pages from which words were taken. Check that: pages right side up, words used highlighted, & added words written, pasted, or typed in.
5. SUBMIT SCRIPTS HERE - Link will be activated January 2nd.
If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledging a successful upload within 24 hours, then please follow up with an email to TDGscripts@gmail.com.
Questions? Contact: TDGscripts@gmail.com
Script approval: Once your files are uploaded our script approval team will review your script. Upon approval, you will be sent a script approval email.
You do not need to bring printed copies of scripts as the electronic copy will be available.