The YouTube Scriptwriter Getting Millions of Views

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George Blackman is a scriptwriter who has written videos for Mike Shake, Film Booth, Noah Kagan, Ali Abdaal, and Creator Wizard.
In this video, we talk about:
1. What Makes For A Strong Hook
2. Mistakes That Are Killing Your Retention
3. Understand Your Retention Graphs
4. Three Tips To Improve Your Scripts
and so much more...
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TIME STAMPS -
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - What Makes for a Strong Hook?
04:47 - What Common Mistakes do you see creators make?
06:09 - What is the first step to a good script?
07:21 - What are some common retention killers?
10:24 - How To Identify Strong Payoffs?
14:11 - How Can We Identify What Our Audience Wants?
16:21 - How To Understand Retention Graphs
19:34 - How Can KZfaqrs Think About Scripts Differently?
22:14 - Should We Use A Teleprompter?
27:04 - Why Is Storytelling So Important On KZfaq?
29:12 - How To Create Stronger Call To Actions?
31:40 - Top Three Tips To Improve KZfaq Scripts

Пікірлер: 42

@TijuanaJackson 8 ай бұрын

1.1k views!?! That’s it!? Damn. I feel sorry for content creators who missed this one. Great work.

@DrKlaytonKosek 5 ай бұрын

Still thinking this..

@JamieWhiffen 4 ай бұрын

The channel is a sleeping giant haha, thanks for nice words Tijuana!

@davemoney6713 4 ай бұрын

@@JamieWhiffen Great insight. Where can we see examples of some outstanding retention graphs?

@jarid.orgeron 2 күн бұрын

And here we are 8 months later at 21,000 views. This is why KZfaq works.

@shawncanderson 20 күн бұрын

“Be clear not clever.” How clever - and clear!

@ilhamije 19 күн бұрын

Amazing, thank you for this interview. I took so many takeaways. For me, it's hard to write a script for a video, it's even harder without a script.

@BesserWerdenX 6 ай бұрын

I watched all the interviews with George that I could find and I liked this one the best. Your questions target exactly the points that people want to know and can apply to their own videos. I also liked how you graphically illustrated important aspects. Great video!

@lowlowseesee 5 ай бұрын

i like the one with jay clouse the best but they are all great

@JamieWhiffen 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I spend a lot of time thinking about what exactly beginner's struggle with, happy to hear you found this useful.

@zetrovv 2 ай бұрын

Just watched this video and I gotta say it was super informative, they didn’t repeat the same answers as everyone else. I also like the 75/25 method when it comes to scripting and talking points. I like use the script to build the general context and ideal and sometimes just go off on something to elevate it a bit

@project_growth 8 ай бұрын

George has some wonderful advice here. I was thinking about incorporating "mini hooks" throughout my content but he really explained it well here, including the concept of switching the context and the payoff. I also really enjoyed your question Jamie of how you can use scripts/teleprompters without loosing your voice. Thank you for taking the time to create this content!

@GrindMind98 4 ай бұрын

00:13 🎣 A strong KZfaq video hook requires clarity, avoiding jargon, and prioritizing clarity over cleverness. 01:52 🎭 For entertainment videos: characters, concept, and stakes are crucial. For educational videos: viewer, concept, and stakes take precedence. 03:30 🎁 The best scripts create building blocks towards the ultimate payoff, saving the big reveal for later, but offering smaller payoffs along the way. 05:23 📝 Common script mistake: lack of clarity in defining the big question or payoff, leading to unfocused and potentially rambling content. 06:44 🎨 When scripting, start with a free-flowing brainstorm, take breaks, then structure the script, tighten it up, and finally focus on retention by ordering sentences effectively. 08:50 🛑 Common retention killer: providing the payoff before establishing context, leading viewers to skip ahead and potentially lose interest. 10:52 🚀 Aha moments in scripts are crucial; highlighting them visually helps identify the pacing and engagement levels, ensuring a well-balanced video. 13:54 👥 Understanding your audience involves reviewing community sections, asking for feedback, and, like Jason Farmer, systematically analyzing comments to identify audience desires. 16:27 📉 Common retention graph pitfalls include giving away the ultimate payoff too early or spending too much time dissecting a point after revealing it. Context-dependent, but patterns can be observed. 16:41 📉 Swapping payoff and context timing is crucial; avoid early payoff followed by context to prevent viewer disengagement. 17:10 🕒 Long intros can lead to a drop in viewer interest; get into the main content quickly to maintain engagement. 18:19 📉 A gradual, consistent decline in the video may indicate a lack of focus or payoff; ensure clarity on the video's topic. 19:40 📜 KZfaqrs should prioritize scripting, as it enhances intentionality, structure, and overall video quality. 22:12 🗣 Reading the script aloud helps KZfaqrs capture their authentic tone and adjust the script for natural delivery. 24:41 🎙 Balancing teleprompter use and spontaneous moments creates authenticity and engages viewers effectively. 29:22 📈 A strong call to action is vital; avoid signaling the end of the video, use links, create curiosity gaps, and make promises to encourage viewers to watch more content. 31:58 🔄 Focus on key elements for script improvement: clarify the ultimate payoff in the hook, highlight mini payoffs, and use a compelling call to action.

@lowlowseesee 4 ай бұрын

thanks! wow

@yoga_and_ian 6 ай бұрын

So useful. Your questions get to the key things I need help with. Thanks.

@ConceptHut 14 күн бұрын

How to know what your audience wants: fourms and community spaces where people ask questions.

@bobninda 2 ай бұрын

So much value here!! Thank you. 🙏🏾

@lowlowseesee 4 ай бұрын

great interview and great graphics man. had to sub! thank you so much

@heroandvillainstyle 5 ай бұрын

So much value here Jamie - thanks!

@gloriana7777 Ай бұрын

16:23 My videos are retentionally challenged in all 3 ways, I shall change my ways

@atomic_stories 8 ай бұрын

total nugget goldmine. Keep it up, Jamie and George!

@adamsbytesYT 4 ай бұрын

Great content. Lots of nuggets in here. I learnt a lot. Thank You!

@FinanceBread-Jun Ай бұрын

So helpful, great interview!!

@IbrahimKotaesh 10 ай бұрын

Very good video, many thanks 🙏

@kylaallen822 5 ай бұрын

Just what I need as I begin stepping into the KZfaq world. Great interview!

@MustafaSheikh 6 ай бұрын

Such pracitcal advice :) I was taking notes to implement this on my next videos:)

@jointhefoodclan 3 ай бұрын

This video should be watched over and over again. Perfectly thought questions and awesome tips. Great work overall!

@skryptly 3 ай бұрын

There's also a tool launching that's basically an AI scriptwriting helper that trains on existing youtube channels of your choice, so you can try out different cadences, tones of voice, etc. Search for Skryptly, hope that helps!