Great YouTube videos don’t start on camera—they start with a script. In this course, you’ll learn how to craft engaging YouTube video scripts that capture attention in the first 15 seconds and keep viewers watching until the end. You’ll explore proven scripting structures, practice the art of writing hooks and calls-to-action, and see how top creators use planning to reduce editing time and increase audience retention. With step-by-step guidance and a downloadable script template, you’ll write your own script and explore how to streamline the process using AI—without losing your authentic voice.
YouTube Planning: Script Engaging Videos
YouTube Planning: Script Engaging Videos
Instructor: Cara Nicole
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1 hour to complete
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Plan and script engaging videos for YouTube
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Taught in English
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June 2025
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Great YouTube videos don’t start on camera—they start with a script. In this course, you’ll learn how to craft engaging YouTube video scripts that capture attention in the first 15 seconds and keep viewers watching until the end. You’ll explore proven scripting structures, practice the art of writing hooks and calls-to-action, and see how top creators use planning to reduce editing time and increase audience retention. With step-by-step guidance and a downloadable script template, you’ll write your own script and explore how to streamline the process using AI—without losing your authentic voice.
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