YouTube Script Template: How to Speak Confidently and Make Engaging Videos

By • • If You Are A YouTuber • 4 minutes of reading

Want to make engaging YouTube videos and speak confidently? Learn how to create your own video script template in this guide!

Here’s a complete template for you: intro, middle/content, and outro, with placeholders you can customise for every video. It’s simple to start with, and as you gain confidence, you can keep improving, adding your own style, and learning along the way — rather than trying to learn everything at once, delaying your content, and risking burnout.

Below is an example from my own YouTube channel, @IfYouAreaYouTuber. You can easily make it your own by replacing my channel details, topic, and tone with your own.

My channel, If You Are A YouTuber, focuses on tips, tutorials, and insights for aspiring YouTube creators. My style is friendly, simple, and step-by-step, so beginners can easily follow along. When you use this template for your own channel, you can replace my channel name, topic, and tone with your own niche, content type, and personal style — whether it’s tech, cooking, education, or entertainment. This way, the template becomes fully yours while keeping the structure to make your videos engaging and easy to follow.

To use this template for your own videos, start by filling in the placeholders with your channel name, topic, and key points you want to cover. Begin with the intro — greet your viewers, introduce yourself, and clearly state what the video is about. Next, move to the middle/content section — break your topic into simple steps or points, add examples, tips, or demonstrations, and ask questions to engage your audience. Finally, wrap up with the outro — summarize key takeaways, invite viewers to comment, like, share, and subscribe, and close with a friendly farewell. Remember, this template is just a guide — feel free to tweak it, add your personality, and adapt it to your style and niche.

New to YouTube? Start with my complete YouTube 101 guide before exploring this advanced AB Testing feature.

YouTube Video Template for “If You Are A YouTuber” Channel

1. Intro (0:00 – 0:30

🎬 Purpose: Hook your audience quickly, introduce yourself, and state the value of the video.

Template:

“Hello everyone! Welcome to my channel. My name is Dipak Varsani.
If you are a YouTuber and want to learn something new to grow your channel, you are in the right place!
In this video, I’m going to show you [Topic/Feature Name], which helps you [Benefit – e.g., experiment with titles and thumbnails to get more views].
So stay tuned, because I’ll guide you step by step and show you exactly how to [Achieve the Result].”

Tip: Smile, use hand gestures, and keep your tone friendly and energetic.

2. Middle / Content (0:30 – 4:00 or more depending on video)

🎬 Purpose: Deliver value while keeping viewers engaged.

Template Sections:

A. Introduce the Problem or Feature

“You may have noticed [Problem / Limitation / New Opportunity].
For example, [Give a relatable example or scenario].
YouTube has recently introduced [Feature Name], which allows you to [Explain Benefit].”

B. Step-by-Step Demonstration / Explanation

“Let me show you how it works:

  1. [Step 1 – e.g., Open YouTube Studio]
  2. [Step 2 – e.g., Navigate to AB Testing tab]
  3. [Step 3 – e.g., Choose title or thumbnail options]
  4. [Step 4 – e.g., Start testing and review analytics]”

Tip for Engagement:

  • Ask small questions to the audience: “Have you tried this before? Comment below!”
  • Use phrases like: “Watch carefully,” “Let me show you,” or “You’ll notice this is really useful because…”

C. Highlight Tips / Warnings / Extra Advice

“A few things to keep in mind:

  • [Tip 1]
  • [Tip 2]
  • [Common mistake to avoid]”

Optional: Include mini-story or personal experience for relatability.

3. Outro / Call-to-Action (Last 30–60 seconds)

🎬 Purpose: Encourage engagement, subscriptions, and shares.

Template:

“If you have any comments or feedback, please drop them in the comment box below — I’d love to hear from you!
Subscribe to my channel If You Are A YouTuber if you want to learn more tips to grow and succeed on YouTube.
Please like this video if you learned something new or found it interesting, and share it with your friends who are creators.
I’ll see you in the next video. Until then, keep creating and keep growing! Goodbye!”

4. Optional Engagement Tricks

  • Ask viewers to comment early in the video: “Let me know in the comments which feature you’re most excited to try!”
  • Pin a question in comments to continue engagement after the video ends.
  • Add small recap or “key takeaways” at the end to reinforce learning.

✅ Why This Works:

  • Hooks viewers in the intro
  • Keeps attention with structured steps and interactive questions
  • Encourages comments, likes, shares, and subscriptions
  • Makes your content repeatable and consistent

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