How to Write a Script for a YouTube Video

When you're ready to make a KZbin video the first part of the process is creating a script or an outline and this video goes through some key elements you need to consider. △△△ Watch my full series on Storytelling For KZbinrs • Storytelling For Video
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[@JevenDovey]

Make sure you check out my full series on Storytelling For KZbinrs: kzbin.info/aero/PLkaoI6xBVLZ9DxYbFJxSWSe16Cipp3Ojj

[@other370]

1:45 Step 1 what is the problem conflict or challenge 3:30 what is the problem conflict or challenge part 2 3:50 Step 2 what is the takeaway for your audience 6:22 The Script 6:46 Step 3 Decide if You will Otuline or script 6:49 Step 4 create your overall video structure 8:22 sent people to other video 9:14 write out everything that will be in the video thanks for the tutorial

[@Piano_Albert]

thanks for the summery

[@RikThePixel]

Thx bro

[@WayIntoAdventures]

Jeven, I help my two sons with their channel on KZbin (editing, logistics, and all of the normal dad stuff). Thank you for providing the sort of instruction that you do. When I find my kids watching videos on improving their channel...it's almost always one of your videos. Not only do you make great videos, but you are a fine inspiration and role model for them. We've tried to slowly improve our video-making skills over time and nearly always try a tip that you provided (including their first scripted video...meaning one with a plan). They recently made a trailer and used many of your tips. Bottom line is thank you for doing what you do and being a positive influence on youth who are interested in sharing their experiences with others.

[@OmerMD]

I want to thank you for not adding blasting music, being straight to the point, and for damn great points.

[@WBLakeHomesScott]

You are absolutely right about taking the time to practice talking out loud your script/outline. Even do test videos and listen and watch yourself. Take 1, take 2, take 3, etc. Be your own best critic. Revise, revise, revise. Just did this recently with my FIRST KZbin video. Worked really well. I still have a long way to go...! 😁

[@TumiEdun]

I love writing scripts, it allows me to get my thoughts clear on paper. I follow the script pretty loosely though and I will do clips if I forget things (which I usually do). Then I’ll just add my personality a bit to the script I’ve written so it doesn’t come across robotic. I like connecting with the person and not just the information they have to share

[@JonDaiello]

Thanks for sharing! I’ve been re-evaluating my processes and realizing how important good planning and scripting is. Thanks for sharing the process. It’s great to see that a full script isn’t necessary, but it is helpful.

[@JuneCrashRadio]

This has been the most useful video I've seen on KZbin for my needs

[@DelfinaAlden]

Wow, this is a really great video on how to create a script! It’s so different from like 90 percent of all the videos out there. Love how you incorporate the heroes journey here. Thanks so much!

[@ibrahimkamityoutube]

this was so informative and helpful! thank you so much

[@AnthonyMai]

your welcome

[@SuccessReveal]

So useful tips, Thank u from Cambodia.

[@bengarza]

More detailed and comprehensive than other videos I've seen. Thank you Jeven!

[@kingsjoygaming3150]

Now I understand how to write a video game script. Thank you very much💖

[@travisjacobs3]

I've been doing this without learning about it initially. But this is great to focus in on. I write a script, and then freelance the script if needed.

[@atlgrow]

I've been watching a lot of videos about scripting. This is by far, the best that I've watched. Thank you!

[@yeshwanthg4816]

Best Video there is!! Only halfway in and had many epiphany moments. Thank you!

[@RoxyReel]

Great video Jeven! I think your way of thinking about the problem and take away is better than just thinking about the formula, but of course like you said some parts of the formula, especially the hook. I've tried both writing a script and the bullet points outline, and definitely the outline works better for me. There are a few certain things I might script and almost read word-for-word if it's something more technical so I know I'm using the right words or numbers or whatever.

[@phucmapvlog]

(Most of) my most popular videos are due to me writing ✍️ down the script in detail beforehand. That being said, it was more individual scenes that I would film, and put together in post. Looking back at my content though, I’ve taken more of “The Office” style where I do the “verse”, and cut in interviews in the middle

[@JevenDovey]

Awesome! I think with any style of content, just spending some time and thinking through a script or parts of a video will end up with a better video in the end.

[@phucmapvlog]

Jeven Dovey no doubt, thanks for touching on this subject!

[@thanhtran32]

Xin chào Phúc Mập !

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I’m going to try this thank you for the great advice really appreciate you taking the time 👍🤓👍

[@JevenDovey]

Let me know how it goes for you

[@N7choudhary]

Appreciate your efforts to teach us so much of it. Thank you Jeven!

[@Kenny-Ross]

This was excellent! Well-organized and well-presented. Thank you!

[@Thetravelphotocoach]

Thanks for the advice Jeven, the tip around saying the script out loud and rewriting it resonated with me. I’m yet to start but have been practicing writing and remembering and not feeling the results are authentic so will try your tip.

[@biscuitblanco5599]

I love your videos and really appreciate your methods of instruction. So very helpful for me getting started. I even turned my daughter onto your vids as she’s beginning to study photography and videography as a hobby. Thanks again and keep teaching us!

[@dankcube]

This is VERY helpful thank you so much ma'e

[@lydsfizz]

I'm so glad you made this video!!!

[@teus6798]

Best script video of yt, nice job man!

[@The_Rad_Dad_Chad]

Although I'm just getting my KZbin channel started I have found that script writing is extremely helpful. If you are making videos I would highly encourage you to write out a script even if you don't like doing so. I find that at the very least it helps me plan out my video and polish my content.

[@Vlad_Kabannyk]

Thanks so much! Now I have answers for all my questions! I'm going to rewatch this video!

[@mcsdog]

great suggestions, thank you for sharing your thoughts on the subject

[@jaycelestin3114]

Great points. Thank you

[@juleseatscats]

I just started my youtube journey and i struggled with this stuff, thank you for clearing a lot of it up 💙 such high value tips for storytelling

[@CreativeThinking52]

Very informative video. Thank you Jeven for sharing. Have a great weekend. 🤗

[@TravelAddictsLife]

Excellent video Javen, I really liked your idea of hooking people with a problem that you are going to solve. I will try this technique in our future videos.

[@themoodyvids]

Thanks man. I appreciate this video.

[@AnimeAnalysisYouTube]

Great video! I will ABSOLUTELY be using these tips for my next KZbin script!

[@Frontireadventures]

This has been a great lesson. I'm a story teller...I love the format.

[@teeyestravelvlogs5600]

Helpful information. Thanks.

[@sallybillman3593]

Jeven: I joined Skillshare in order to listen to your Final Cut Pro tutorial, which is great. However, that is the only FCP video you made for Skillshare. Are you planning on making more tutorials for Skillshare? Do you have a comrade who also teaches FCP who you recommend that equally drops your name too? Your videos are to the point, lots of info in a short amount of time, no dramatization which can be distracting, and very organized.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Jeven, you help make me better!

[@Dextamartijn]

This is what I was looking for. You read my mind

[@mannysinvestments2328]

Thanks! This was helpful. Must focus on the basics!

[@KONAMIKENYAFOOTBALL]

Thanks Dovey this is like a wake up message to me.

[@TaniaDecodes]

I was exactly looking for some tutorial like this for my KZbin channel. I like the way you explain and teach things. So thank you for this tutorial

[@Sonudilli]

Me too

[@JevenDovey]

Awesome, thank you! Appreciate your feedback

[@tech-wombat]

Great video! It gave me some helpful direction how to create videos! Very helpful. Thanks very much!

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I love seeing your video notification pop up 👌

[@JevenDovey]

Yay! Thank you! I'm working on more videos per week so you'll see that notification pop up more often.... 😉

[@zyllofmitain]

This video is so meta! Love it.

[@WanderingSoulOfficial]

Great Video man.. a lot of insight.. Another great work.. Chao

[@patrickwalker2023]

very helpful video, thank you!

[@westr70]

Good comments. Enjoyed it.

[@worldwideachievers1234]

Excellent advice Jeven

[@tassieadventurerider4815]

Great advice, thank you Jeven

[@the1art1of1living]

Thanks Jeven for the info!!

[@RibeyeconAdventures]

this GOOD! Thank you. Now it is time for me to go write.

[@SusannahPerri]

I always learn something from your videos, but this one also confirmed for me that the project I’m currently working on hits all the points you are talking about. Thank you! P.S. you also made me realize that life is just one big problem, LOL!

[@WORTHITORNOT]

Great tips !

[@sophssings]

Thanks for being so inspiring! 😊

[@JevenDovey]

You are so welcome!

[@gonzojimbo]

Most relevant stuff for me. I'm based in France but I'm a native English speaker. I like your no b...s... approach. Thanks!

[@Ari_diwan]

Wow 😮 this is too good; thanks so much

[@arturitoenvivo1606]

It's a good point, I want t start with my own KZbin channel then this topic is so exited to me. Thanks a lot for your well done informative video 🤗

[@CZRProduction]

Good advise, i wish someday i can be like u. My weakest point is language barrier, onscreen confidence, lack of experience in editing and no budget for suitable equipment as is still new to me so i have to work another way round spending more time to script and edit things into animation, in the sametime exploring 'how to edit something'.

[@ThinkMoneyBenny]

Thanks, Going to see how I can implement this in my videos!

[@JevenDovey]

Let me know how it goes!

[@MarkDesart]

I was looking for this content last few months 👍🙏 thnx

[@JevenDovey]

Awesome! Hope it helps you on your journey

[@sfeler1]

Thank you

[@FelixTheCreator]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Jeven🍿🔥

[@JevenDovey]

No problem 👍

[@detailsupport]

Great videos you do 😉👍 really helpful. I just in the early beginning of trying to make my first KZbin video, so your videos are a lot of help to me, thank you for doing this. 🙏 Carsten from DK

[@WildRiverCamping]

On Point

[@ndifrekeumoren3548]

Thanks

[@princepauljaducan1442]

Here watching .. Bago lang po ako sa KZbin kakaumpisa ko lang noong oct ,16 ..

[@MrPSt86]

Great video. There are not enough on this topic. It would be great if you can make a video on how you would turn an idea into a script that’s not your daily experience and you have to research first. I have an idea and had already done researching but can not turn my notes into an actual script.

[@itsjustsonia5082]

Second😻😻😻 Still working on my scripts

[@JevenDovey]

Its a good skill to always be working on.

[@snoopypops5529]

This is helpful for making script before starting video on KZbin thanks ..

[@JevenDovey]

Glad it was helpful! Always spend time working on a script or at least an outline before you hit record

[@josephchapman7777]

Small Fram camera with raw... Sony xperia 1 ii... It's amazing

[@TheVeggieNerd]

Thanks again jeven! Hope you're doing well.

[@mikehancock4197]

Thanks for another great video. I am a total newbie at vlogging and have wondered quite a bit about scripting. Some of the video that I have shot is of me biking or driving through campgrounds. As I drive I am doing a narration that is rough. When I get home I replay the audio track using speech-to-text software. That gives me a script that I then edit and clean up. Is this an efficient way to do this? It does seem quite time-consuming. Right now I am using my laptop screen as a poor man's teleprompter.

[@DjemoGraphic]

Hi Jeven. Thanks a lot for this video. As always very useful, you are to the point, which I really like. You have been very helpful with some tips for my travel channel :)

[@JevenDovey]

Happy to hear that!

[@DjemoGraphic]

@@JevenDovey Most welcome. Also your gimbal move video was great. Keep your very good level up :)

[@WantaiseDavis]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MalabarDreams]

I'm ur student dude..tjmx alot for ur great inspiration &tips

[@ChrisParayno]

Thanks for these masters level class. I hate going to udemy or other paid sites.

[@meevibrant]

Well explained sweet described mountain is problem journey is meat and reaching is potential ending 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@MikeDancy]

This will change my channel. I’ve always been unscripted but it’s getting too complicated. Time for a plan.

[@leftclick2046]

Great tips, Jeven! Thanks for the insight!! Also, to anyone reading this, I hope everyone's having fun making videos and keep at it! Don't give up folks

[@shaw2369]

Can you share your camera gear... please

[@SaebMsarwa]

Thank you Jeven, Can you share with us what's your teleprompter ?

[@AlexiaTracy]

Where did you get the teleprompter from?? I neeeed lol

[@tillycomedy2194]

🙌🙌🙌

[@JOJOUNCLEBLOGS]

_Really love your videos. The presentation is just great. I have added your videos to my playlist for my friends. Thanks for the awesome videos._

[@VladyslavKL]

🦋

[@new.asteroid.tracker]

At 3:30 a commercial pops up and interrupts you in mid sentence and the continuity of your video. Can you control where youtube commercials popup?

[@hatchali6765]

I hope everyone here makes it :)

[@abhijeetkurup3012]

1st from India 😁✌️

[@JevenDovey]

cool

[@hibshibshibs]

Wow!! those details blew me away!! Im sooo hyped to put those learning into practice! Thank you so much bro! I hope if theres anyone out there that could also give feedbacks to my videos, i would really really appreciate it!

[@hibshibshibs]

For other newbie vloggers there like me make sure to save this video to your library. this is worth keeping! Thank you so much jeven!

[@dang0o0]

explain dream's success

[@CrashTv3166]

Or think of it this way a three part act Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water ( act 1) Jack fell down and broke his crown ( act 2 ) Jill came tumbling after (act 3 )

[@sethxenofightersofficialx]

I'm making a game called xenomon And I need help with the script I worked on it for so long I just want to be finished I want to move on with something else.

[@TheNetflixNook]

I’m so terrible at scripts. I feel like when I write things down I get booged down as well. But when I just go for it I totally miss things that I wanted to cover 🙄. Been trying to find a good middle ground

[@debbieosasebor8544]

A good middle ground might be to record yourself 'going for it' then listen to it for loopholes and write the entire script with what you have down going for it plus the edits. Hope this helps

[@dehandrex]

I always skip the hook part, it is a waste of time for me to watch =P, great video btw.

[@roobad6491]

6:00

[@vicsdelugaphoenix]

Am watching now, currently struggled

[@JevenDovey]

Hope it helps

[@TravisCreighton]

So instead of 'writing' the script because "thinking and writing" (@9:45) and talking could be different, sounds like you should dictate it so you hear yourself and commit that to a file at the same time.

[@norsyahnil268]

2nd

[@JevenDovey]

Cool