YouTube Episode Planner / Action kit
YouTube video outline & production checklist
Turn one viewer question into a filmable episode with an accurate title and a production checklist.
Made for independent educational video creators.
Price and availability
Catalog price: $9 USD
One-time purchase · No subscription
- FilesZIP with five editable Markdown documents, an offline HTML workbook, a reading edition. A worked example is included.
- To useExtract the ZIP. Open the workbook in a current desktop browser; edit Markdown in a text editor. No account needed for the workbook or Markdown files.
- LicenseUse for your own or client work; do not redistribute the original templates or tools. Full terms.
- SupportProduct questions and corrections by email; no custom implementation or professional review. 14-day refund policy.
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The task
What you'll make
An episode plan whose title, footage, and conclusion answer the same question.
Gather before you start
- Viewer question
- Recording resources
- Publishing requirements
Mark missing information so you can check it before using your work.
When to skip this kit
- You need a native Excel, Canva, or Word template. This download contains Markdown documents and an offline HTML workbook.
- You need autosave or cloud sync. Export Markdown or save a backup before closing the offline workbook.
- You need someone to complete the work. These are worksheets to fill in yourself.
Read the first worksheet below to see whether its questions help with your task.
Included files
What's inside
- 01Viewer question
- 02Episode outline
- 03Shot coverage
- 04Edit review
- 05Packaging check
Each document has instructions, questions, and space for your answers. The final document includes a common mistake to check for before using your work.
Your completion check
The finished video answers the promised question and every essential visual is present.
Before you finish
Check this before you use it
Packaging promises an answer the finished video never delivers.
Compare the final cut with the title and thumbnail before publication.
Use the final worksheet to record what needs fixing and what you still need to check.
Free worksheet
Start with worksheet one
Viewer question
Jump to a section
Worksheet 1 of 5. Viewer question Project: {{project}} Prepared by: {{business}} Review with: {{contact}} Target: {{deadline}}
Instructions
Define the starting problem and the specific answer the viewer should leave with.
Worked example, fictional
Context: A repair channel explains how to identify a loose cabinet hinge using a safe demonstration and a clear closeup. Completed response: Viewer needs to distinguish a loose screw from a damaged mounting hole.
Your decision
What question would make the intended viewer watch? My answer: [ ] Source and date: [ ] Still to check: [ ] Next action, owner, and due date: [ ]
Before moving on
[ ] My answer uses my own facts. [ ] I have marked anything I still need to check.
Next worksheet: Episode outline.
Before you start
- Viewer question: [Source or notes]
- Recording resources: [Source or notes]
- Publishing requirements: [Source or notes]
What you will make
An episode plan whose title, footage, and conclusion answer the same question.
View plain worksheet text
Worksheet 1 of 5. Viewer question
Project: {{project}}
Prepared by: {{business}}
Review with: {{contact}}
Target: {{deadline}}
Instructions
Define the starting problem and the specific answer the viewer should leave with.
Worked example, fictional
Context: A repair channel explains how to identify a loose cabinet hinge using a safe demonstration and a clear closeup.
Completed response: Viewer needs to distinguish a loose screw from a damaged mounting hole.
Your decision
What question would make the intended viewer watch?
My answer: [ ]
Source and date: [ ]
Still to check: [ ]
Next action, owner, and due date: [ ]
Before moving on
[ ] My answer uses my own facts.
[ ] I have marked anything I still need to check.
Next worksheet: Episode outline.
Before you start
- Viewer question: [Source or notes]
- Recording resources: [Source or notes]
- Publishing requirements: [Source or notes]
What you will make
An episode plan whose title, footage, and conclusion answer the same question.This is the complete first worksheet from the current edition. The full kit adds the remaining four documents, a worked scenario, and the offline editing workbook.
Before you choose
What should I have ready for this kit?
Bring viewer question, recording resources, publishing requirements. Mark anything you still need to check.
How do I know the work is finished?
An episode plan whose title, footage, and conclusion answer the same question. Check your answers against the original records and note anything unresolved before sharing your work.
Does it include a spreadsheet or native app template?
No. You receive editable Markdown documents and an offline HTML workbook. These are not native Excel, Canva, Notion, or Word templates. Extract the whole ZIP before opening the HTML files. Mobile file managers may not run local scripts; the text files and reading edition remain available.
Will this do the work for me?
The kit supplies structure, questions, and examples. You provide the facts, make the decisions, and adapt the finished output. You are responsible for checking the finished work. Custom implementation and professional review are not included.
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