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Cas Thompson - Gladmash

Stop Trying to Be Perfect — Just Outline Your Videos. How To Tips.

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Here’s one of the biggest mistakes I see people make when starting with video:

They try to write out every single word.

And what happens?

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They sound stiff, nervous, and unnatural — like they’re reading from a script.

Here’s the truth: you don’t need a script. You just need an outline.

Outlining helps you sound real and confident while keeping you on track. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Pick your topic – Choose one idea per video. (Example: “3 things to know before buying your first home.”)
  2. Write 3–4 key points – Just bullet out what you want to say, in order.
  3. Add a quick story or example – Real-life moments make your video more relatable.
  4. End with a simple call to action – Like, “Download my free guide” or “DM me if you have questions.”

That’s it. No long script. No memorizing. Just you, talking naturally about what you already know.

When you sound like yourself, people listen.
And when people feel like they know you, they reach out.

Talk soon,
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Cas

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P.S. - if you need help starting on Youtube let's chat 👉🏽 https://calendly.com/casthompson/letstalk​

Cas Thompson - Gladmash

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