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Script timer & hook check

Paste a voice-over script. Get the runtime at your pace, what viewers hear in the first 30 seconds, and the sentences to cut.

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Script timer & hook check

Paste a voice-over script. You get the runtime at your speaking pace, what lands in the first 30 seconds, and the sentences that slow viewers down.

Speaking pace
0:00Runtime
0Words
0Words in first 30 s
0Avg words / sentence

yellow filler words · red sentences over 28 words. The green rows play in the first 30 seconds.

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How to use the script timer & hook check

  1. Paste your scriptAny length. The example shows how it works.
  2. Pick your paceTypical narration runs about 150 words a minute.
  3. Fix what’s flaggedLong sentences and filler words are highlighted.

Questions

How many words is a 10-minute video?

About 1,500 words at a typical narration pace of 150 words per minute.

What makes a good hook?

A short first line, the question the video answers, and a reason to stay, all in the first 30 seconds.

Is my script stored?

No. It stays in your browser.

Can you write the script for me?

Yes. Scripts cost $60 per 1,000 words. Use the brief builder to describe your video.

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