🧙‍♂️ Should you "Script it" or "Wing it"?

Hey there,

I recently tweeted this 👇

Justin Moore | Sponsorship Coach @justinmooretfam Any creators follow me that are AGAINST scripting their videos? 6:33 PM • Jul 5, 2023 3 Retweets 46 Likes Read 70 replies

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And y'all came out of the woodwork! Who knew writing a few words on a page prior to hitting record was so controversial?

And I mean, I guess it makes sense...

As creators, we wanna feel as though our authentic, straight-from-the-heart witty banter is why viewers keep coming back.

I also saw a bunch of creators saying that reading off a script just makes you sound robotic.

But the question remains…is there a right way and a WRONG way?

Should you "Script it" or "Wing it"?

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Alrighty, back to the question at hand...

Will "Winging it" actually destroy any chances your content has of succeeding?

To get to the bottom of it, I asked two experts to settle the debate, once and for all.

George Blackman is a consulting scriptwriter who has written for creators like Ali Abdaal, Ed from Film Booth, and…me. I consider him an expert on all things audience retention and scriptwriting.

Milo AKA MrRoflWaffles, on the other hand, has been making gaming & lifestyle content since 2009, with over 1.8M YouTube subscribers, He’s passionate about the creator economy, brand-creator relations, esports and the potential/pitfalls of Web3.

Top YouTube Scriptwriter: "Winging it" DESTROYS Views Creator Debates is back, baby! In the first episode of Season 2, you’ll discover: Whether certain types of creators would benefit from scripting more than others? Is it possible to succeed on YouTube without planning or outlining anything before you hit record? Who is a better Creator Debater: George or Milo? Watch Debate

Who do you think won this debate?

Hit reply and let me know!