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Tech Writing Opportunity

I just talked to a woman that makes $6,000 to $7,000 a month writing blog posts

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Storyboard

What happens, frame by frame.

Tech Writing Opportunity at 0.0s — Hook
0.0s · HookA woman is seated in the driver's seat of a car, holding a smartphone in her hand. She appears to be gesturing or explaining something.CHARGING ANYWHERE FROM
Tech Writing Opportunity at 1.8s — Problem Agitation
1.8s · Problem AgitationA woman with curly hair is sitting in a car, wearing a brown top and a seatbelt. She is making a hand gesture with her fingers.HUNDRED PER BLOG POST
Tech Writing Opportunity at 4.8s — Solution Introduction
4.8s · Solution IntroductionA woman with curly hair is sitting in the driver's seat of a car, holding a smartphone in both hands. There are various items in the car's cup holder.TAKES ME ABOUT FIVE SIX
Tech Writing Opportunity at 7.3s — Benefits Explanation
7.3s · Benefits ExplanationA man is seated in the driver's seat of a car, wearing a blue and white striped polo shirt and a seatbelt. He is adjusting his collar with one hand.HOURS TO HOLY COW AND
Tech Writing Opportunity at 11.0s — Playbook Introduction
11.0s · Playbook IntroductionA woman is sitting in the driver's seat of a car, looking to her left with a fist raised in excitement.I GOT HIRED BY BIGGIE
Tech Writing Opportunity at 14.2s — Playbook Explanation
14.2s · Playbook ExplanationA man is seated in the driver's seat of a car, smiling at the camera. He is wearing a blue and white striped polo shirt with a logo on the chest.NOTORIOUS VIG'S SON.
Tech Writing Opportunity at 19.6s — Proof And Credibility
19.6s · Proof And CredibilityA man is seated in the driver's seat of a car, wearing a striped shirt and a seatbelt. He is holding his hands together in front of his chest.WHAT IS THE PLAYBOOK TO
Tech Writing Opportunity at 26.5s — Call To Action
26.5s · Call To ActionA man is sitting in the driver's seat of a car, wearing a blue and white striped shirt and a seatbelt. He is making a peace sign with his fingers.SO THE OTHER DAY I SAW

Beat sheet

The structure that holds attention.

  1. 0–1.77sHook
    introduce the opportunity Visual: woman in a car Audio: spoken introduction
  2. 1.77–4.8sProblem Agitation
    explain the problem Visual: text pop Audio: spoken explanation
  3. 4.8–7.34sSolution Introduction
    introduce the solution Visual: woman in a car Audio: spoken introduction
  4. 7.34–11.04sBenefits Explanation
    explain the benefits Visual: text pop Audio: spoken explanation
  5. 11.04–14.21sPlaybook Introduction
    introduce the playbook Visual: woman in a car Audio: spoken introduction
  6. 14.21–19.65sPlaybook Explanation
    explain the playbook Visual: text pop Audio: spoken explanation
  7. 19.65–26.46sProof And Credibility
    establish proof and credibility Visual: graph overlay Audio: spoken explanation
  8. 26.46–66.33sCall To Action
    encourage action Visual: Cybertruck Audio: spoken conclusion

Recreate it

The shot script, for your niche.

entrepreneurs, freelancers, and online course creators in various niches

1
0-1.77s · medium, handheld shot of a person in a car

point to a smartphone and say 'I just talked to a {PROFESSIONAL} that makes $6,000 to $7,000 a month writing about {TOPIC}'

Role: introduce the opportunity

On-screen: CHARGING ANYWHERE FROM
2
1.77-4.8s · medium, static shot of a person in a car

make a hand gesture and say 'tech companies are paying {PROFESSIONAL} $900 to $1,200 per article because they tried replacing writers with AI and it backfired'

Role: explain the problem

On-screen: HUNDRED PER ARTICLE
3
4.8-7.34s · medium, static shot of a person in a car

hold a smartphone and say 'this {PROFESSIONAL} has no {TECHNICAL BACKGROUND} but is still getting hired by tech companies'

Role: introduce the solution

On-screen: TAKES ME ABOUT FIVE SIX
4
7.34-11.04s · close-up, static shot of a person in a car

explain how the {PROFESSIONAL} 'bridges the gap between {TECH} and normal people'

Role: explain the benefits

On-screen: I'M NOT A TECHNICAL
5
11.04-14.21s · medium, static shot of a person in a car

say 'in this episode, {PROFESSIONAL} will break down exactly how they use AI to assist their writing'

Role: introduce the playbook

On-screen: I GOT HIRED BY BIGGIE
6
14.21-19.65s · medium, static shot of a person in a car

explain the {PROFESSIONAL}'s 'playbook for getting your first $3,000/month as a freelance {PROFESSIONAL}'

Role: explain the playbook

On-screen: NOTORIOUS VIG'S SON
7
19.65-26.46s · screen recording, static shot of a graph

show a graph of 'hire a {PROFESSIONAL}' trending up on Google Trends and say 'this is the best time to be a {PROFESSIONAL}'

Role: establish proof and credibility

On-screen: Interest over time Worldwide
8
26.46-66.33s · wide, tracking shot of a Cybertruck driving down a street

say 'let's go pick up {PROFESSIONAL} and learn how to make $6,000 to $7,000 a month writing about {TOPIC}'

Role: encourage action

On-screen: RIDE IN MY CYBERTRUCK
Voiceover template

Are you interested in making $6,000 to $7,000 a month writing about {TOPIC}? I just talked to a {PROFESSIONAL} who is doing just that. They have no {TECHNICAL BACKGROUND} but are still getting hired by tech companies. In this episode, they will break down exactly how they use AI to assist their writing and share their playbook for getting your first $3,000/month as a freelance {PROFESSIONAL}. This is the best time to be a {PROFESSIONAL} and we're going to show you why.

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personal financereframe the script to focus on writing about personal finance topics, such as investing or budgeting
technologyreframe the script to focus on writing about tech topics, such as software development or cybersecurity

Why it wins

The part that is not luck.

The video went viral due to its high bookmark rate and relatable content, indicating that viewers found the information valuable and worth saving for later

bookmark rate · universal relatability · save-worthy info

CTA: research a high-paying opportunity

Remake prompt

Paste this into your tool.

Make a vertical short (9:16) using the "Tech Writing Opportunity" format.

Inspired by: https://x.com/mhp_guy/status/2101068832853131491
Length: 66.33s

Beat sheet:
1. 0–1.77s — Hook: introduce the opportunity Visual: woman in a car Audio: spoken introduction
2. 1.77–4.8s — Problem Agitation: explain the problem Visual: text pop Audio: spoken explanation
3. 4.8–7.34s — Solution Introduction: introduce the solution Visual: woman in a car Audio: spoken introduction
4. 7.34–11.04s — Benefits Explanation: explain the benefits Visual: text pop Audio: spoken explanation
5. 11.04–14.21s — Playbook Introduction: introduce the playbook Visual: woman in a car Audio: spoken introduction
6. 14.21–19.65s — Playbook Explanation: explain the playbook Visual: text pop Audio: spoken explanation
7. 19.65–26.46s — Proof And Credibility: establish proof and credibility Visual: graph overlay Audio: spoken explanation
8. 26.46–66.33s — Call To Action: encourage action Visual: Cybertruck Audio: spoken conclusion

Shot script:
1. 0-1.77s — medium, handheld shot of a person in a car point to a smartphone and say 'I just talked to a {PROFESSIONAL} that makes $6,000 to $7,000 a month writing about {TOPIC}' (Role: introduce the opportunity)
2. 1.77-4.8s — medium, static shot of a person in a car make a hand gesture and say 'tech companies are paying {PROFESSIONAL} $900 to $1,200 per article because they tried replacing writers with AI and it backfired' (Role: explain the problem)
3. 4.8-7.34s — medium, static shot of a person in a car hold a smartphone and say 'this {PROFESSIONAL} has no {TECHNICAL BACKGROUND} but is still getting hired by tech companies' (Role: introduce the solution)
4. 7.34-11.04s — close-up, static shot of a person in a car explain how the {PROFESSIONAL} 'bridges the gap between {TECH} and normal people' (Role: explain the benefits)
5. 11.04-14.21s — medium, static shot of a person in a car say 'in this episode, {PROFESSIONAL} will break down exactly how they use AI to assist their writing' (Role: introduce the playbook)
6. 14.21-19.65s — medium, static shot of a person in a car explain the {PROFESSIONAL}'s 'playbook for getting your first $3,000/month as a freelance {PROFESSIONAL}' (Role: explain the playbook)
7. 19.65-26.46s — screen recording, static shot of a graph show a graph of 'hire a {PROFESSIONAL}' trending up on Google Trends and say 'this is the best time to be a {PROFESSIONAL}' (Role: establish proof and credibility)
8. 26.46-66.33s — wide, tracking shot of a Cybertruck driving down a street say 'let's go pick up {PROFESSIONAL} and learn how to make $6,000 to $7,000 a month writing about {TOPIC}' (Role: encourage action)

Fill the {PLACEHOLDERS} with your own niche and topic. Shoot it your way — this is the skeleton, not the skin.
Transcript (20 lines)
0.0sI'm charging anywhere from $900 to $1,200 per blog post.
4.8sTakes me about five, six hours.
7.4sHoly cow.
8.1sThey're paying $90 an hour.
9.7sI'm not a technical person.
11.1sI got hired by Biggie Smalls' son.
14.3sWhat?
14.7sNotorious B.I.G.'s son.
16.5sI have no coding background.
17.9sWho's stopping you?
18.6sNo one is stopping you.
19.7sWhat is the playbook to finding companies that will pay you a lot of money?
26.1sso the other day i saw this chart on google trends that stopped me in my tracks this is the phrase
31.2shire a writer and its popularity over the last five years would you believe in 2023 when chat
37.2sgpt came out it started dropping people didn't need writers as much obviously but now over the
42.3slast two years it's been going straight up into the right believe it or not good writers are in
48.2smore demand than they ever have been and companies are paying $900 to $1,200 per article for people
54.8sto write AI-assisted articles. I ran into Steph Spector. She drove up here from Austin. We're
60.6sabout to take a ride in my Cybertruck so I can ask her, how can we get paid $1,000 per article?
65.2sLet's go pick her up.