Bryan Ng – Freelance Scriptwriter Playbook

Freelance Scriptwriter Playbook by Bryan Ng teaches YouTube scriptwriting alongside the practical work of building a freelance business. It covers writing for different channel formats, finding clients, setting rates and growing beyond initial projects.

The course is designed for beginners as well as writers looking to refine their skills. Materials include videos, documents and PDFs.

YouTube scriptwriting skills you’ll build

• Discover the essentials of YouTube scriptwriting for various channels.
• Craft engaging scripts that captivate viewers and boost channel performance.
• Implement the 5-step scriptwriting process for structured storytelling.
• Tailor scripts for faceless YouTube channels to maximize profitability.
• Build a sustainable freelance business with proven client acquisition strategies.
• Gain insights into working with a professional scriptwriting agency.

YouTube scriptwriting fundamentals

The course begins by explaining what a YouTube scriptwriter does and the types of channels a writer might work with. It examines faceless channels and how their formats influence the scripts they need.

Writing for YouTube involves shaping stories to hold viewers’ attention, not simply putting words on a page. Bryan discusses adapting the writing to different niches and formats, including documentary channels and compilation videos.

The five-step scriptwriting process

Module 3 introduces Bryan’s five-step process for developing a script. The instruction covers using creative briefs, researching a topic, writing attention-grabbing hooks, developing the body and editing the finished script.

The storytelling material also explores structures suited to different kinds of content, including news and documentary channels.

Finding and landing scriptwriting clients

The client acquisition lessons cover building a website portfolio that displays your writing and helps prospective clients understand your work. Bryan also discusses ways to find projects, including creating job posts on NexLev and offering free work to build credibility.

The course addresses communicating with clients, setting rates and negotiating project fees. Its business guidance starts with smaller projects and considers how a writer can grow over time.

Freelance Scriptwriter Playbook modules

• Module 1: Introduction to Freelance Scriptwriting — Meet Bryan, explore the mindset behind freelance work and begin with the fundamentals of YouTube scriptwriting.
• Module 2: Scriptwriting Basics — Study YouTube channel types, the scripts suited to each format and the responsibilities of a scriptwriter.
• Module 3: Scriptwriting Mastery — Explore the laws of YouTube scriptwriting, Bryan’s five-step process and storytelling techniques for different video types.
• Module 4: Live Script Breakdowns — Examine how scripts are structured through practical breakdowns and apply those observations to your own writing.
• Module 5: First Client Playbook — Learn approaches to finding clients, creating a portfolio and communicating with prospects.
• Module 6: 0-$30k/Month Case Study — Review Bryan’s account of growing his business from zero to $30,000 per month, with a high-level look at his growth strategy and masterclasses on using Twitter and YouTube.

Earning and growing as a scriptwriter

Bryan discusses an additional $1,000–$2,000 per month as a potential income target, as well as ways to grow a freelance business by building experience, raising rates and taking on more clients. His case study provides a closer look at the approach he used to grow his own scriptwriting business.

Income and results vary and are not guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

What does Freelance Scriptwriter Playbook cover?

The course covers YouTube scriptwriting fundamentals, a five-step writing process, script breakdowns, client acquisition and freelance business growth. It also includes Bryan Ng’s case study on growing a scriptwriting business.

Do I need scriptwriting experience?

No prior experience is required. The course also addresses writers who want to sharpen their existing skills.

Does the course cover faceless YouTube channels?

Yes. It discusses different types of faceless channels and adapting scripts to their formats, including documentary and compilation videos.

What materials are included?

The downloadable course materials include videos, documents and PDFs.