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
21 articles by Lauren Mercer
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 a Teleprompter App: Prompter Mode vs Camera Mode
Learn which teleprompter app mode to use for each situation — Prompter mode for interviews and Zoom, Camera mode for recording videos. Free setup on iPhone and iPad.
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 work — but they fail without strong scripts. Here's how the format works, which niches suit it, and the scripting approach that makes faceless video actually worth watching.
How to Make Tutorial Videos That People Actually Learn From (2026 Guide)
Tutorial videos fail at delivery, not content. Here's the scripting method, recording setup, and platform strategy used across 200+ published tutorials to make them actually stick.
Autocue for PowerPoint Presentations — 3 Methods That Actually Work
You can add autocue to PowerPoint in 3 ways: the built-in Teleprompter view, a second screen setup, or a dedicated app. Here's which method works for 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.
Script Timer: How to Calculate and Control Your Video's Running Time
A script timer shows your read time before you hit record. Get the formula, pace benchmarks by video length, and how to use one to hit your runtime target.
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.
10 Video Script Mistakes That Kill Your Delivery
Scripting videos but hating how you sound on camera? These 10 video script mistakes explain why — and each one has a concrete fix. Used by 10K+ students.