Sunkanmi O.
YouTube Scriptwriter | High-Retention History & Documentary
YouTube scriptwriter specializing in high-retention History, Documentary, True Crime, and Faceless YouTube scripts. My approach combines deep research, fact-checking, narrative structure, and audience-focused storytelling to turn complex topics into compelling stories. Need a YouTube Scriptwriter who can turn research-heavy topics into videos viewers actually want to finish? I write high-retention YouTube scripts built around strong hooks, curiosity, pacing, and storytelling that keeps viewers engaged from the opening seconds to the final payoff. I specialize in documentary, true crime, history, biography, faceless, and research-driven YouTube content, combining deep research and fact-checking with retention-focused narrative structure. What I Can Write 🟢 YouTube Documentary Scripts 🟢 Faceless YouTube Scripts 🟢 YouTube Automation Scripts 🟢 True Crime & Crime Documentary Scripts 🟢 History & Biography Scripts 🟢 Business & Finance Scripts 🟢 Technology & AI Scripts 🟢 Science & Educational Scripts 🟢 Explainer Video Scripts 🟢 Investigative & Research-Driven Scripts 🟢 Long-Form & Short-Form YouTube Scripts Client Results ⭐ "Engaging, well-researched, and structured to keep viewers watching... exceeded expectations." — True Crime & Documentary Client ⭐ "His hooks were especially strong and engaging, bringing energy and personality to the scripts." — Faceless Plants Channel Client ⭐ "Sunkanmi is a diamond in the rough... far the best person I've collaborated with on Upwork." — Ongoing Client (5-month engagement) My Scriptwriting Process Research → Outline → Hook → Rehook → Curiosity → Humor → Story Development → Scriptwriting → Fact-Checking → Final Polish Every script starts with thorough research using credible sources. I then build a strong narrative structure around the information, develop the hook and story progression, and refine the script for pacing, clarity, curiosity, and audience retention. What You'll Receive ✔ Strong YouTube hooks designed to reduce early viewer drop-off ✔ High-retention storytelling and narrative structure ✔ Curiosity loops and open-ended questions that encourage continued viewing ✔ Smooth transitions and pacing that maintain momentum ✔ Thorough research and fact-checked information ✔ Natural voiceover writing for faceless YouTube videos ✔ SEO-aware YouTube scriptwriting ✔ Clear, conversational, human-sounding writing ✔ Professionally formatted, production-ready scripts I can take a dense topic, complicated research, or developing story and turn it into a clear, engaging YouTube narrative without making the script feel robotic, repetitive, or overloaded with information. Whether you're building a faceless YouTube channel, scaling a YouTube automation channel, launching a documentary channel, or producing research-heavy videos for an established audience, I can help turn your ideas into scripts built around retention, watch time, storytelling, and viewer engagement. Some questions I answered: Do you write for YouTube automation and faceless channels? Yes, I've written for faceless and automation channels across true crime, plants/education, and documentary niches. Do you handle research and fact-checking? Yes, every script starts with credible-source research and is fact-checked before delivery. What's a typical turnaround? Most scripts are delivered within 2–5 days depending on length and research depth. Do you write long-form and short-form? Yes, I've delivered both, including long-form cinematic documentary scripts. If you need a YouTube Scriptwriter, Documentary Scriptwriter, Faceless YouTube Scriptwriter, True Crime Scriptwriter, or research-driven YouTube writer, message me with your channel's niche and a sample topic. I'll tell you honestly whether I'm the right fit and give you a quick turnaround estimate.
Earnings and projects
An estimate from an earlier read
Last 6 months: $2.2k
Billed in all: $5,946$5.9k
$128 in the last 6 months
Across 18 contracts
Across 47 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Dotted: longer than usual between two readings. Hatched: over two weeks without one.
Skill rankings: Top 12% in Screenwriting
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