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Realistic ways to make money as a writer: YouTube script writer

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Even with the rise of ChatGpt and the like there is still a need for talented writers to help individuals in need for professional writing work. Here are some legit realistic tips of making money as a YouTube script writer.

Here are 10 tips for making money as a YouTube scriptwriter:

  1. Niche Down Your Expertise

Focus on a specific genre or niche (e.g., tech, lifestyle, gaming, or education). Specializing makes you more valuable to clients who want consistent, high-quality scripts within a particular area.

  1. Build a Portfolio

Showcase sample scripts or links to successful videos you’ve written for. If you’re starting, create mock scripts or write scripts for smaller channels to build credibility.

  1. Leverage Freelance Platforms

Join platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, or Freelancer where YouTubers often look for scriptwriters. Optimize your profile with relevant keywords like “YouTube scriptwriter,” “video content writer,” etc.

  1. Network with YouTubers

Engage in YouTube creator communities (Reddit, Facebook groups, Discord, etc.) to network with potential clients. Offer to write a free sample or a discounted first script to prove your value.

  1. Master SEO and Audience Targeting

Learn the basics of YouTube SEO (keywords, titles, descriptions) to ensure your scripts are optimized for searchability. Understanding what the audience wants will improve your script’s performance and lead to repeat clients.

  1. Offer Full-Service Packages

Consider offering more than just scripts, such as research, video ideas, or thumbnail text. The more you can handle, the more valuable and indispensable you become to content creators.

  1. Create a Personal Website

Build an online portfolio on your own website, showcasing your services, pricing, and testimonials. This gives you more professional credibility when reaching out to potential clients.

  1. Keep Up with Trends

Stay updated with the latest YouTube trends. Write scripts that are timely and relevant, which can help creators grow their channels. Your knowledge of trending topics adds to your value.

  1. Offer Competitive Rates and Upsells

Set fair and competitive pricing, especially if you’re new. As you gain experience, introduce premium services such as script revisions, voiceover coordination, or long-form content for higher-paying clients.

  1. Collaborate with Content Creators

Partner with creators on a revenue-share model, where you get a percentage of the earnings for videos you script, especially if you’re working with creators who have growing channels.

These tips will help you establish yourself as a successful YouTube scriptwriter.

Advice to younger self: Get a Job and start a business on the side.

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Daily writing prompt
What advice would you give to your teenage self?
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When I was kid I was obsessed with reading,writing and video games. I had general beliefs about life and mortality.

The one thing I didn’t have was a direction or reason to work on a career. My focus was becoming a better writer.

Do I regret that?

No. I achieved my goal but I wished that I had had the experience of working a day job and starting a business on the side.

Business and Career.

I missed the bus on experiencing that shit in my 20s and early 30s though I had part time jobs here and there. I missed the grind of earning skills in that short time span of my life.

Starting a business late in life is tougher. You have to fail sooner and figure it out as you go along. Not much time for anything else or energy.

Warm Regards

Guardiandogg

Monetizing Your life

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I’ve been a entrepreneur seriously for the last five years with various projects and gigs all encorporated in one ball of the one person business model. Mainly, I’m a creator that has produced intellectual property with a side in services.

What’s it like?

Your always working and you never really have a down time because the game is always on and there is no pause button and I’ve failed more times then I can count at the game of business but I’m hard headed and I can’t seem to quit. Especially not now I’m beginning to see signs of success. Small steps.

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I was never good at video games growing up but I learned later in life to embrace failure. On certain types of games failure is apart of the game. You learn from every play-through and game over experience. You learn to analyze your mistakes and record and remember your success rate. Eventually you’ll beat the game because the more failures you rack up the more experiences you can learn from and not make again.

I slipped into the one person business model simply because I like creating stuff and my main talents lean toward communications, observations and analysis.

It’s been a difficult game to learn but I’ve come away with some lessons learned.

  1. If it works keep doing and perfect it over time.
  2. If it doesn’t work figure out if it’s worth the time and if you can perfect it but keep doing what works on the side.
  3. Quality matters and critical advice good or bad is information to analyze.

Warm Regards

Guardiandogg