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Cue the Scriptwriter
Practical advice for turning a love of storytelling into a marketable skill
Wanna Get Serious?
If you’re wanting to make scriptwriting a serious income stream (especially for YouTube clients, documentary channels, and faceless content creators), you should first focus on becoming good at both writing and retention.
Clients don’t just pay for your words; they pay for the viewers that stay until the very end.
For the Ear, Not the Eye
A huge mistake that a lot of beginners make is writing as if you were writing an article. Articles require skill, too, but that’s not what scriptwriter’s write.
Let me show you the difference:
Incorrect Script Style:
The Great Wall of China is one of the most impressive structures ever built.
Correct Script Style:
Imagine spending years building a wall that was so massive it could be seen from outer space. That’s the legend behind the Great Wall of China.
Tip: Read everything out loud. If it sounds unnatural, then rewrite it.
