English language script writing for voice over & AI narration by a BBC scriptwriter

the spoken word

script writing for vocal delivery

The syntax of spoken English is very different to the written word, requiring a life-long native familiarity with the language and its conversational use.

The medium is also transient in nature.   Unlike print, which can be reviewed and re-read ad nauseam, spoken words evaporate immediately into the aether. . .  and are gone.   As a consequence, their time 'on the ear' is critically important.

Unlike written copy, the length of which is governed by the available display area, voice scripts are measured in time.   There are, however, conventions in the way that a script is presented and punctuated that informs the pace of delivery. . .  and therefore its overall duration.

With a professional background in radio commercial scripting and voice production, having been a commissioned scriptwriter for the BBC and numerous independent UK broadcasters since the early 80's  (see my outline CV in the 'whois' section ),  scriptwriting is one of my primary skills.

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humanising generative AI

Generative AI is a term describing the use of 'Large Language Models' (such as ChatGPT, Deep Seek or Grok ), to create original content, including text-to-speech algorithms that convert written text into audio.

These AI voice generators are now used extensively by content creators on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and a plethora of other Social Media platforms, to generate a spoken narrative.   There are, however, some inherent traps for the unwary, and why I include an additional step in the creative process.

Once you have decided which App, voice and accent options you intend to use, I will submit the completed script to your chosen platform. . .  then phonetically re-edit the copy to normalise pronunciation and pace.

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As a bonus;   If you require an English actor or actors to deliver your scripts, please ask!   I have partnered for many years with a team of professional British voice artistes who will be happy to provide you with a free audition sample.   Discover more about Colin Day and Emma Thurston by visiting their site at;  thurstonday.co.uk