How to write a VIDEO SCRIPT for your online course (sound more natural)

Reading from a script for your online course videos can save you a ton of time, but can also make you sound stiff and inauthentic. In this video, we’ll show you how to write a more authentic video script so you can keep the time-saving benefits of scripting without sounding like a robot. #writeavideoscript #scriptinganonlinecourse #onlinecourses TIME STAMPS: How to write a VIDEO SCRIPT for your online course - 00:00 Should I script or improvise? - 01:04 Finding your "hybrid voice" - 02:10 Step 1: Write a rough draft - 03:07 Step 2: Edit your rough draft - 05:00 Step 3: Prep your script for delivery - 05:39 Ending - 06:53 OUTLINE: Make sure you’ve structured and outlined your content Refer to previous video:    • How to outline and structure an online cou...   Scripting vs. Improvising Scripting = less natural but less editing Improvising = more natural but more editing Hybrid Voice Authenticity is your biggest ally when it comes to gaining your student’s trust You can achieve what’s called a “hybrid voice” through a consistent writing practice 1. Write 2. Record yourself reading what you wrote 3. Listen back and edit to make it sound more natural Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you’re satisfied You can apply this method to make your script sound more natural even if you haven’t already developed a writing habit If you feel comfortable, invite someone to listen as you deliver your script and provide feedback on how natural you sound. Step 1: Write your rough draft Don’t edit as you go Rip out your backspace key (JK) If you need to add specific instructions or other information that you need to research before writing, make a quick note and move on You can always go back later and put it in The goal is to get into a flow state If you have trouble writing without editing, you may find it easier to dictate your rough draft Record yourself going over the course material using the audio recording app on your phone Use an app that will create a transcription of your audio Free dictation tools: Apple Dictation on iOS, Windows 10 speech recognition, Google Docs voice typing Just Press Record - $4.99 (iOS) Can record and then transcribe Can record into other iOS devices (like Apple Watch) and it automatically syncs Descript - $20 per month - https://www.descript.com Automatically adds punctuation and basic formatting Also has features that allow you to edit videos directly through your transcript Step 2: Edit your rough draft Make corrections Check for natural speech Make performance notes (put in brackets) Words or phrases that need greater emphasis Notes about something you’re demonstrating May want to allow for ad-lib Jokes, personal stories Can increase the authenticity Can help you stay loose on the scripted parts Step 3: Prep your script for delivery Add formatting so you’re more aware of the over-all structure Titles, bold, & italics Especially helpful if you’re doing V/O You can share as a supplement to your course and increase the value Break the text up It’s important to avoid the “wall of text” but break it down even more It’s hard to read a wall of text, but it’s even harder to perform (which is essentially what you’re doing) Rather than 3-5 sentence paragraphs, break it down into 1-3 sentence sections. Save an unformatted version for the TelePrompTer Some TelePrompTer apps will automatically remove formatting, but it’s good to have a clean transcript just in case. RESOURCES: Descript (Audio dictation tool): https://www.descript.com Just Press Record (Audio dictation app): https://www.openplanetsoftware.com/ju... Outlining your online course:    • How to outline and structure an online cou...   Hybrid voice:    • Video