Talk to camera better
Short, practical guides on scripts, delivery and filming yourself. For creators who already have something to say.
Best Free Teleprompter Apps for Creators (Honest Comparison)
The best free teleprompter app depends on what you need. Honest comparison of 6 free teleprompter apps: platform, free limits, voice-follow and recording.
Filler wordsFiller Words: The List, and How to Cut Them on Camera
A filler words list with examples of filler words, when each one sneaks in, and simple ways to cut them from your talking-head videos.
ScriptsHooks for Reels and Shorts: 20 Opening Lines That Work on Camera
20 hooks for Reels, TikTok and Shorts, each with an example line and a note on how to say it on camera. Video hooks you can copy and adapt.
Script lengthHow Long Is a 60-Second Script? Word Counts for Reels and TikTok
A 60-second script is about 140 words at a normal pace (120 to 160). Word counts for 15, 30, 45, 60 and 90 second videos and 3 minutes.
On cameraHow to Film a Talking-Head Video at Home
How to film a talking head video at home with a phone: window light, eye-level framing, clean sound in a small room and simple camera settings.
ScriptsHow to Make an AI-Written Script Sound Like You
To make an AI script sound like you, cut the common tells, swap in your own words, and add details only you know. Before and after examples included.
TeleprompterHow to Read a Teleprompter Without Looking Like You're Reading
To read a teleprompter naturally, put the text near the lens, match your normal pace, rehearse, and read ahead. Six tips plus a test-recording routine.
On cameraHow to Start a YouTube Channel When You Hate Being on Camera
How to start a YouTube channel when you hate being on camera: small reps, short scripts, a faceless-to-face path, and fixing one thing per video.
Filler wordsHow to Stop Saying Um and Uh on Camera
How to stop saying um and uh on camera: pause instead, write shorter lines, record yourself, and use a teleprompter. Practical drills included.
VoiceHow to Stop Sounding Monotone on Video
Stop sounding monotone on video with pitch changes, stressed words, pauses and a record-and-compare drill. Simple exercises for creators.
TeleprompterHow to Use a Teleprompter on Your Laptop (and Record on Your Phone)
Use a teleprompter for laptop by running the script on the laptop and recording on a phone propped in front of the screen. Step-by-step setup.
ScriptsHow to Write a Script That Sounds Spoken, Not Written
To write a script that sounds spoken, use contractions, short lines, and one idea per line, then read it aloud. Includes before and after rewrites.
VoicePausing for Effect: Where to Pause in a Script
Where to pause in a script: before the punchline, after a number, after a question, and before the call to action. How long each pause lasts.
Script lengthSpeaking Pace for Video: Words Per Minute on TikTok and YouTube
Typical words per minute speaking is 120 to 160. See the rates for conversation, podcasts and talks, and what pace to use on TikTok, Reels and YouTube.
TeleprompterTeleprompter vs Memorizing vs Bullet Points: Which Is Best?
Teleprompter vs memorizing vs bullet points for video: pros, cons and when each fits, from short hooks to long tutorials and UGC.
ScriptsTikTok and Reels Script Template (Copy and Fill In)
A copyable TikTok script and Reel script template with four parts: hook, setup, payoff, close. Includes a 30 second and a 60 second example.
ScriptsUGC Script Structure for Brand Videos (With a Template)
A UGC script has five parts: hook, problem, product moment, proof, and CTA. Use this UGC script template and two examples to sound natural, not ad-like.
VoiceVoice Modulation for Video: 7 Exercises Before You Hit Record
Voice modulation exercises for video: 7 short drills for volume, pitch, pace, pauses, and emphasis, using real creator lines you can say today.
On cameraWhere to Look When You Film Yourself
Look at the camera lens, not the screen, when you film yourself. Why the selfie-preview trap happens and how to fix your eye line on camera.
ScriptsYouTube Script Template (With a Worked Example)
A copyable YouTube script template for any video, plus a full worked example. Learn how to write a script for a YouTube video, section by section.