video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/31691a8c54044315a665f8af6ce3be41" frameborder="0" width="1920" height="1440" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>14401920Loomhttps://www.loom.com14401920https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/31691a8c54044315a665f8af6ce3be41-1683292413166.gif4314.9290:00 - Intro spiel! 1:27 - How do I get into the YouTube "industry"? (See "BONUS" right at the end for an additional part of my answer) 9:52 - What was the moment that "changed the game" for you? 12:24 - How do you get paid? (Hourly, per project, etc) 13:15 - How should you set your rates as a freelance scriptwriter? 18:06 - How do you adapt to the "voice" of different creators? 20:14 - Have you done any podcasts? 21:10 - Is it normal to lose more "cold viewers" during the hook? 22:16 - How do I structure my script *specifically* for my niche? 24:03 - How do I script a video where anything could happen when I actually film it? (e.g. entertainment content) 28:15 - How can I make educational scripts more engaging? (especially the hook) 33:45 - The key ingredients that EVERY YouTube video needs. 39:48 - How to make an effective Call-To-Action (and why it matters for your channel overall) 41:45 - Are you going to create a YouTube scriptwriting course? 42:43 - How do you lay your scripts out? 44:40 - 3 most important things for good retention? 46:30 - How do we know if the script is making the video do well, rather than the editing? 47:14 - The problem with giving a CTA too early. 50:44 - How do we measure the effectiveness of a script? 51:52 - Where in the video should I mention a lead magnet (e.g. to drive email signups) 53:00 - What are some of the most common mistakes you notice on the first draft? 55:16 - My 3-Step process for writing a script (that doesn't turn your brain to mush) 58:35 - If I'm making a talking head video, how do I keep the script engaging throughout? 1:01:05 - What does your scriptwriting timeline look like? A little per day, all in one go, etc? 1:04:03 - BONUS: How to boost your chances of getting into the industry (and learn more about YouTube in the process)