Kristopher L.
YouTube Script Writer | 20M+ Views | Creative & Content Writing Expert
I am a US-based professional producer and scriptwriter with over 10 years of experience in writing for YouTube, high-volume newsletters, online publications, and direct clients. The flagship channel I produce has amassed 30 million views since I came on board. I've written across niches for many other channels as well, including music, film, history, politics, sports, food, and branded commercial work. I specialize in arts/entertainment, pop-culture, and technology. My latest script has gained 2 million views in the past month and helped double the channel’s subscriber count. What I focus on: 🎯 Hooks that earn the first 30 seconds It's important to grab the viewer’s attention from the very beginning. Writing great hooks is a skill that is essential to having a successful video. ⏱ Pacing that protects retention Having a clear structure and an understanding of momentum throughout the script is what sets great scripts apart from the good ones. A script is not an essay. It should have a natural rhythm and be a conversation with the audience. 🗣 Voice matching A lot of my work has been ghostwriting. Knowing how to write in a consistent voice across the same channel is important to establishing a distinct and clear brand. ✍️ Research I started my career as an arts and entertainment journalist, so I research everything before I write. I always fact-check claims and flag anything I can't verify. No false assumptions, no invented quotes. 📋 Reliable delivery Before submitting the final script, I ensure that word counts are accurate, the format is correct, and that all requirements are met. I’ve never missed a deadline and I try to get everything right on the first go to avoid the need for revisions. Beyond YouTube, I can help with: + Newsletters + YouTube Strategy + Video Production + Substack articles + Social media copy + Short-form video scripts (TikTok, Reels) + Creative writing projects + Video Editing Although I am in the US, I am willing to work within European or American hours. If you need a versatile and successful writer or producer who understands how to grow an audience, let’s talk.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $2.3k
Billed in all: $4,351$4.4k
$209 in the last 6 months
Across 12 contracts
Across 19 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 13% in News Writing
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