speechdrafting
nounUK /ˈspiːtʃˌdrɑːftɪŋ/
US /ˈspiːtʃˌdræftɪŋ/
The act of writing down the words someone will say out loud to a group of people.
Her speechdrafting took all afternoon because she wanted every sentence to be just right.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The work a professional does to write talks for politicians or business leaders.
He earns a living through speechdrafting for several senators.
3. A school lesson where students learn to plan and write a short talk.
Today's speechdrafting class focused on strong opening lines.
4. The stage of planning a talk before it is practiced aloud.
Speechdrafting comes first, and rehearsal comes later.