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Muftaudeen Jimoh
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Script Writing Burned Me Out, So I built a tool to Plan 5x Faster

In the last few years, I’ve written over 200 scripts — for YouTube channels, online courses, and branded videos. But even after the first 50, one thing never got easier:

Starting.

I’d open Google Docs with a “great idea”… and freeze.

One moment I was inspired, the next I was stuck googling stats, outlining blind, or rewriting the intro for the third time. I had tabs everywhere, random notes, and half-baked structures that didn’t hold together.

What should’ve taken 2 hours turned into 6 — or more.

The process was mentally exhausting.

The Spark

By the end of 2024, I had a quiet realization:

“I don’t need help writing — I need help structuring and researching.”

I didn’t want a robot to write my script. I wanted a tool that could help me map out the idea clearly, give me the right talking points, help me see the structure… and get me moving faster.

So I started building something small for myself. An interface where I could type in my idea, and it would break it into sections — hook, intro, story, CTA — and pull in relevant facts, angles, and examples I could build from.


What I Built

That scrappy side tool turned into StoryCraft — a web-based app that helps creators turn rough video ideas into structured, research-backed script flows.

It doesn’t try to write for you. Instead, it gives you:

  • A clean, visual map of your script’s flow
  • Research-backed content for each section
  • Built-in storytelling templates that guide your pacing
  • A way to think clearly and create faster — without the overwhelm

I made it for creators who don’t want to outsource their voice, but need help getting past the mess and into flow.


Who It’s For

  • YouTubers who want faster outlines without killing creativity
  • Educators who need structure for lessons and tutorials
  • Agencies looking to scale script creation for clients
  • Writers & marketers stuck in the research phase too long

If your process looks like this:

Great idea → blank doc → 15 tabs open → no structure → 3 hours lost…

…then this is for you.


Why It’s Different

There are a lot of AI tools that “write for you.”

That’s not what StoryCraft does.

It works with you — taking the creative pressure off, while leaving you in full control of the message. It helps you plan smarter, structure clearly, and think deeper about your content — with actual research to back it.


The Launch

I just launched the beta at storycraft.work with early access pricing and space for feedback.

If you’re a creator who’s ever felt stuck mid-script — or someone trying to streamline the process without losing your voice — I’d love you to try it out.

DMs are open, and feedback is welcome.

This tool started as something to fix my own burnout. Now it’s out in the world. And I hope it helps you get your best ideas finished faster.

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