Script Writing for Nonfiction Video

Content creators are producing more reality-based videos than ever before. Nonfiction video can promote advocacy, fundraising, training, and even "edutainment." But producing any video without a solid script is a challenge. Even corporate or documentary films. By learning an effective script writing and script-to-screen process, producers can lower their overhead costs and improve storytelling impact and audience engagement.

In this course, you'll learn how to write nonfiction scripts that work with a variety of budgets. Taught by Amy DeLouise, a passionate educator who has scripted hundreds of award-winning videos, it's packed with tools and tips for every level of writer and producer. Her script-to-screen workflow will help you develop your story goals and structure, create a narrative arc, work with sound bites, find the right tools to write your script, and pitch your script to clients and stakeholders.

Learning objectives
The benefits of scripting
Defining your story goals
Building a story structure, including point of view, characters, and style
Creating a compelling narrative arc
Creating a treatment
Building shooting vs. editing scripts
Writing before interviewing
Working with script writing software
Creating a script template
Using storyboards for script pitches