Debate: Scripting your videos vs going off the cuff for better engagement

I spent 6 hours scripting a 10 minute video last week but it felt stiff, then I tried a raw unscripted take in 20 minutes and it got triple the comments. The scripted one had way better structure but the off the cuff one felt more real to people. Which approach do you guys think actually works better for building a loyal audience?

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avery_flores174d ago

Oh man, I've been there too. Spent three hours scripting a video once and it came out so stiff I couldn't even watch it back. The raw one I filmed in a panic got way more comments and people actually saying I seemed like a real person. There's something about stumbling over your words a little that makes people feel like they're just hanging out with you.

spencer9814d agoMost Upvoted

I heard once that people connect more with the imperfect stuff because it feels like a conversation, not a presentation.

bennett.evan4d ago

Lean into the stumbles a bit more, it makes people feel like they're just hanging out with a friend.