Lauren Mercer builds and sells online courses on scriptwriting, on-camera delivery, and video production workflows. She writes about the full path from script to screen — AI writing tools, recording setups, and the friction points that slow down solo educators.
Lauren Mercer
22 articles by Lauren Mercer
8 Voice Over Script Examples You Can Practice for Free
Eight voice over script examples to read aloud, from ads and explainers to e-learning, documentary and IVR, with word counts, timing and delivery notes.
How Many Words Is a 20 Minute Speech?
A 20-minute speech is 2,600 words at a prepared 130 wpm pace. Full word count table by pace, page and slide counts, and how to hold the time limit.
5 Best VEED Alternatives in 2026
VEED's prompter is free but can't record on a phone. We compared 5 alternatives on price, prompter support, and which ones work for phone-shot video.
Teleprompter for Podcast Recording: Script Your Episodes Without Sounding Scripted
Using a teleprompter for podcast recording helps you stay on script without the flat, robotic delivery. Here's how to set it up and sound natural every time.
Voice Acting for Beginners: How to Start at Home for Free (2026)
Want to start voice acting for beginners with no budget? I'll show you how to record at home, build a demo reel, and land your first audition — all free.
What Is Elocution? A Complete Guide for Modern Speakers and Creators
Elocution is the art of clear, expressive speech — covering diction, articulation, and vocal presence. Learn what it means and how to develop it as a modern speaker.
Good Hooks for Videos and Speeches: 8 Types That Work
A good hook grabs attention in the first 3 seconds. Here are 8 hook types for videos, speeches, and scripts — with examples you can adapt for your content.
How to Use the Best Free Teleprompter App: 3 Versatile Modes on Teleprompter-Scrolling Scripts
How to use a free teleprompter app: Camera mode for video, Prompter mode for live speaking and DSLR setups, and Voice mode for audio, all in one app.
Storytelling Techniques for Video and Presentations
Learn the 6 storytelling techniques that make video content, presentations, and speeches stick. Practical frameworks from narrative structure to the hero's journey.
How to Build a YouTube Channel Without Ever Appearing on Camera
Faceless YouTube channels succeed on strong scripts. How the format works, which niches suit it, and how to script faceless videos people keep watching.
How to Make Tutorial Videos That People Actually Learn From (2026 Guide)
Tutorial videos succeed or fail on delivery. The scripting method, recording setup and platform strategy behind 200+ published tutorials viewers learn from.
How to Use a Teleprompter With PowerPoint: 3 Setups That Work
Use PowerPoint's built-in Teleprompter view, Presenter View, or a teleprompter app that imports your .pptx slides and speaker notes. See which fits your setup.
How to Write a TikTok Script That Gets Views — Framework, Template, and Delivery Tips
A TikTok script isn't just words — it's a pacing plan. Learn the 4-part framework used by high-view creators, with a free copy-paste template and delivery tips.
Average Typing Speed in Words Per Minute: Benchmarks for 2026
Average typing speed is 40 WPM — but speaking pace matters too for video creators. See average typing speed words per minute data for all three modes.
How to Become a Voice Actor: A Realistic Step-by-Step Guide for 2026
Want to know how to become a voice actor? Here's the gear you actually need, how to build a demo reel, where to find first clients, and how to start in 2026.
How to Time a Video Script and Control Your Running Time
Time a video script before you record: the words-per-minute formula, word counts by video length, and how a read-through on a teleprompter shows your real pace.
How Many Words Is a 10 Minute Speech?
A 10-minute speech is 1,000 words at slow pace, 1,300 at average, 1,600 at fast. Full word-count table by pace, how many pages that is, and a timing template.
Best free script reader app for iPhone and Mac (2026)
Looking for a script reader app that works on camera? We compared the top free options for iPhone and Mac so you can pick the right one in under 2 minutes.
How to Write and Record a Video Essay (2026 Guide)
Video essays live and die on the script. Here's how to create video essays — structure, writing, recording, and why a teleprompter makes delivery work.
How to Use an AI Script Generator for Videos
Struggling with blank-page scripting? Use an AI script generator to draft your video script in minutes — then make it sound like you.
How to Use AI as a Podcast Name Generator
Stuck naming your podcast? Use AI as a podcast name generator with exact ChatGPT and Claude prompts. Includes 35 niche name ideas.
Script Generator vs Writing Your Own Video Script
Script generator or write it yourself? Real trade-offs for course creators and B2B video makers — plus the hybrid workflow that cuts scripting time in half.