Guides for speakers, hosts and event teams

Practical guides from people who work backstage: how to prepare cue cards, write a host script, plan the programme and handle last-minute changes. When you are ready, turn your script into cards with the cue card maker.

• How to make cue cards for a speech or eventA practical guide to cue cards: how much text to put on each card, which font size and spacing to use, how to mark names and timings, and how to print them.
• How to write an MC script that keeps your event on timeHow to write an MC script for any event: structure, sample host lines, transitions and timings, plus how to turn the emcee script into print-ready cue cards.
• Run of show template: how to plan an event programme minute by minuteA practical run of show template for events: which columns to use, a sample event program flow with times, and how it links to the host script and cue cards.
• What is a cue card and when should you use one?What is a cue card? Learn what cue cards are used for, how they compare with a teleprompter and speaker notes, and who relies on them at live events.
• Cue card template guide: sizes, fonts, margins and printingChoose the right cue card template: A5 cards, two A5 cards on A4 with a cut line, 4x6 index cards, plus font size, margins, paper weight and branded backs.
• Moderator cue cards: how to run a panel discussion from your cardsHow to prepare panel moderator cue cards: speaker introductions, one question per card, follow-ups, time management and a clean close, with a sample card.
• How to write an award ceremony script and winner reveal cardsWrite an award ceremony script that runs smoothly: category intros, nominee lists, winner reveal cards, sponsor mentions and pronunciation, with examples.
• Event planning checklist: what to do and when, from one month out to show dayA practical event planning checklist with a timeline from T-30 to show day: roles, speakers, guest logistics, run of show, scripts and printed cue cards.
• How to edit cue cards when the script changes at the last minuteA show-day routine for editing cue cards after last-minute script changes: version control, re-highlighting, splitting and merging cards, and reprinting fast.
• Opening speech examples and a simple structure for welcome remarksOpening speech examples for meetings, conferences, launches, galas and graduations, with a five-part structure, timing guide and cue card delivery tips.
• MC script examples: ready-to-use host lines from doors to closingMC script examples for every segment: house announcements, welcome, VIPs, speaker intros, breaks, awards and closing, plus a sample 1-hour conference script.