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Deborah F.

YouTube Scriptwriter for Retention-Driven WAR, Crime & Movie Channels

If you are serious about growth, you should know that views are vanity; retention is revenue. I write scripts that hold viewers hostage (in a good way). Most true crime and war channels die in the first 60 seconds. That happens not because the story is weak, but because the tension leaks out early. Viewers click away, and your watch time plummets. I fix that. Since 2020, I’ve written 1,000+ scripts for faceless documentaries and organized crime breakdowns. I don’t casually narrate events; I engineer the suspense. I structure every video to release information on a need-to-know basis, ensuring your audience stays glued to the screen for the payoff. My scripts are designed specifically for average view duration and completion rates, especially for channels relying on story or movie narration, history, and military content. Here is how I structure your next video: The Hook: A cold open that poses a question so compelling, they can't click off. The Controlled Reveal: I layer the narrative like a thriller. I drip-feed details to keep tension high and prevent mid-video drop-off. Escalation: I construct escalating stakes through the midpoint to keep momentum rolling. The Payoff: A conclusion that rewards the viewer for staying, turning first-timers into subscribers. My Accolades: I have contributed to major faceless brands, including Captain Curious, Mob Boss, and ScaryHours Production. I don't deliver generic templates; I adapt my pacing to your specific voice to ensure the content fits your brand identity perfectly. The Professional Promise: Speed: Standard scripts delivered within 24 hours. Polish: Includes two revision rounds to get the tone exactly right. Synergy: Every script comes with a click-optimized title to ensure your packaging matches your content. Let’s Build Long-Term Growth. I am looking for a few dedicated partners who publish consistently and care about the metrics that matter. Let’s review your current retention rate. If you have a link or an outline, send it to me. I’ll analyze your pacing and show you exactly where you are losing viewers. Click "Invite" and let’s turn your content into a watch-time machine.

🇳🇬Ibadan, Nigeria$10/hr100% JSS4.42 (62)Since Jun 2022

Earnings and projects

MRR
$316

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#96,277 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#3,082 / 13.8k
Revenue, last 30 days
$250

Last 6 months: $1.9k

World#77,913 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#2,352 / 13.8k
Total earnings
$27k

Billed in all: $27k

World#117,240 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#1,635 / 13.8k
Per project
$210

$146 in the last 6 months

World#260,693 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#7,864 / 13.8k
Projects, last 6 months
13

Across 14 contracts

100% fixed0% hourly
World#12,441 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#811 / 13.8k
Projects in all
130

Across 137 contracts

98% fixed2% hourly
World#19,387 / 412k
🇳🇬Country#245 / 13.8k

Earnings, last 30 days

$27.4k+$250 earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$27.0k$27.2k$27.4kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

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