Learn how to research, write, and produce compelling local history and community story videos using AI — and get paid for it.
Before you write a single script, you need to understand who actually pays for local story content and what the work looks like. This isn't just making YouTube videos and hoping for views — there are real clients who need this: tourism boards, local chambers of commerce, museums, restaurants with history, cities celebrating anniversaries. This phase helps you figure out where the money is.
Great videos start with great stories, and great stories start with real research. This phase teaches you how to dig up interesting local history, verify that it's actually true, and turn raw facts into a script that makes people want to keep watching. AI is your research partner here — it helps you find connections and structure your narrative — but you're the one who makes it feel real.
This is where your script becomes a real video. You'll learn the full production pipeline using AI — generating visuals, creating voiceovers, assembling everything into a polished final product. You don't need a camera crew or a studio. You need a good script, the right AI tools, and an eye for what looks and sounds right.
A great video nobody sees is worthless. This phase is about two things: landing paying clients who need local story content, and building a social media presence that brings people to you. Most of your early income will come from direct client work — but a growing YouTube or Instagram following makes every pitch easier.
You've made a video, landed a client, and posted your work. Now the question is: can you turn this into steady income? This phase is about going from one-off projects to recurring work, packaging your services so clients understand what they're buying, and figuring out how many projects you need to make this sustainable.
Name your project and Ari will coach you through every phase.
Free • No credit card • AI-coached