Top YouTube Scriptwriter: "Winging it" DESTROYS Views

Written By Justin Moore
 

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Today we’re talking about Scripting your videos vs. Winging it.

I recently tweeted “Any creators follow me that are AGAINST scripting their videos?” 

And ya’ll come out of the woodwork! Who knew writing a few words on a page prior to hitting record was so controversial?

And I mean, I guess it makes sense, as creators, we wanna feel as though our authentic, straight from the heart witty banter is why viewers keep coming back.

As my friend Robbie Crabtree said, “there’s something magical about raw and off the top of the dome when creating video content.” 

Especially since Chat GPT is coming for all our necks (I added that last part).

I also saw a bunch of creators saying that reading off a script just makes you sound robotic but I have a little surprise for you, I’ve been reading this intro off a teleprompter the whole time, could you tell?

But the question remains…is there a right way and a WRONG way - should you script it or wing it?

So I asked two experts here today to settle this debate, once and for all.

George Blackman is a consulting scriptwriter who has written for creators like Ali Abdaal, Ed from Film Booth, and…me. I consider him an expert on all things audience retention and scriptwriting.

Milo AKA MrRoflWaffles, on the other hand, has been making gaming & lifestyle content since 2009, with over 1.8M YouTube subscribers, He’s passionate about the creator economy, brand-creator relations, esports and the potential/pitfalls of Web3.  In response to my tweet, Milo said “I will challenge any puny scriptwriter who dares enter the Octogon with me.”  OK, well he didn’t actually say that but it was pretty close to that. 

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

1. Whether certain types of creators would benefit from scripting more than others?

2. Is it possible to succeed on YouTube without planning or outlining anything before you hit record?

3. Who is a better Creator Debater: George or Milo?

CHAPTERS

  • 00:00 Script It vs Wing It

  • 03:00 Opening Arguments

  • 07:18 Round 1: Creativity

  • 12:21 Round 2: Scalability

  • 20:09 Round 3: UNO Reverse

  • 24:14 Final Appeals


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George Blackman

Milo aka MrRoflWaffles

 
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