A kind commenter mentioned I could try talking slower, which is something I’ve heard my whole life... I talk really, really fast naturally, and I especially do so on camera, and often people can't understand me as a result. I decided to finally try a method I’d heard of but never used... shadow speaking. You listen to your script in one earbud (a bit louder than you talk) and repeat it back with a slight delay (a couple of words or so, but whatever feels natural). The first 5 seconds felt odd because I had to figure out the right delay, but then all of a sudden, the difference was huge. My clarity and pacing improved, which skyrocketed my confidence on camera and made the process of making and recording videos even more fun. And the other thing it did that I did not expect is that I didn't have to look at notes or a script to remember what to say (I do practice once without recording first). I just had to follow the voice. I have used teleprompters in the past but for me this was more effective and easier to apply. The first video I applied it to, I filmed the entire 5-minute script in just two takes, and the second take I did all the way through, which made editing so much easier. I was so excited that I even made my following video (after the success) about the experience and built myself a simple software tool to help streamline the process. I found I needed to interject pauses (sometimes the voice got too far ahead otherwise), which is why I wrote my own. But if anyone else out there has the same issue, you can just use any text-to-speech out there, and if you need the pauses, you could just have it say "pause here" or something... (or, if you don't talk too fast like me, you could just record your own voice while reading your script and then listen in one earbud, not both). Anyhow, just wanted to share and say that I love this community!

I make videos about hormonal health in women and make long form content (15 min +) and would like to know how you script a video that keeps retention but without too much fluff. I work on my scripts sometimes for a full 8 hour work day. I need to make sure that what I say is correct etc (not just through checking chat gtp but also pubmed etc). I would like to know how everyone else is doing this without losing retention.

Hey everyone, in a recent post in one of the groups I’m part of, we were asked to share something new we’d discovered that might help other creators. I am attaching a video that I came accross today that I think can be a major help for anyone who writes video scripts! 📹 The video is by Justin Brown and it’s titled:“This new Google Docs Tool is a Game Changer for Video Scripts.” He walks through a brand-new Google Docs feature that lets your document read itself out loud using natural-sounding AI voices. It’s called “Listen to this tab,” and it’s powered by Google’s Gemini technology. What makes this so useful is that we often write our scripts to read well, but not necessarily to sound natural when spoken.This tool helps bridge that gap by letting you hear your words back — so you can smooth out clunky phrasing and make your delivery feel more authentic before hitting record. 🛠️ HOW TO FIND IT (When It Rolls Out to You) Here’s how Google says you’ll be able to access it once it reaches your account: 1. Open your script in Google Docs on desktop (English only for now). 2. In the top menu, click → Tools → Audio → Listen to this tab. 3. A small floating player will appear — hit ▶️ to start listening. 4. Use the three-dot menu (⋮) on the player to: 5. You can even add a clickable audio button inside your doc for later playback: 6. The playback window can be dragged or repositioned anywhere on your screen. ⚙️ WHAT GOOGLE SAYS ABOUT ACCESS According to Google’s official updates, this feature is rolling out gradually — starting with select Google Workspace and Gemini AI users. It’s currently available to: - Business Standard / Plus - Enterprise Standard / Plus - Gemini Education / Education Premium - Google AI Pro and Ultra tiers If you’re using a free or personal Gmail account, you probably won’t see it yet.The rollout is happening in stages across “Rapid Release” and “Scheduled Release” domains, so it may take a few weeks (or months) before everyone has it.

I have finally found my niche! I'm so happy and I'm going all in!

I think my titles and thumbnails suck. Have you ever tried to change them and saw a change in views? Will YouTube present them again to people?