Scared to Make Videos? Use ChatGPT as Your Interviewer

Many creators struggle with speaking directly to the camera, feeling awkward or unnatural when left to monologue. But there’s a simple, powerful workaround using ChatGPT—and it could completely change the way you create content.

Why Talking to the Camera Feels So Weird

The discomfort stems from the lack of interaction. For people who thrive in conversation but freeze in solo settings, the blank lens can feel more like a wall than a window to your audience.

A Conversational Hack with ChatGPT

Enter ChatGPT. Instead of scripting out content or improvising, creators are using ChatGPT to interview them in real time. This trick gives you the back-and-forth dynamic of a podcast, but without needing a co-host.

Setting It Up Is Simple

All you need is ChatGPT Plus on your phone or computer. Once opened, you ask it to take on the role of an interviewer. In this example, the creator simply says:

“Can you ask me questions like we’re on a podcast? My audience is marketers. Let’s create a piece of awareness content around email marketing.”

ChatGPT responds conversationally, helping the creator naturally cover the hook, the value, and a call to action—without a script.

Turning a Solo Talk into an Interview

Once ChatGPT starts asking questions, your job is to respond as if you're on a live interview. In this case, the responses were filmed directly, creating video content that feels authentic, energetic, and engaging.

Even though you're technically talking to a chatbot, the tone and pacing feel just like a real conversation.

From Prompt to Powerful Content

Each question ChatGPT asks serves as a structured prompt. For example:

• “What’s the biggest reason email marketing is still powerful today?”
• “What’s one tip for building an engaged email list?”
• “What call to action works best for conversions?”

These help creators dive straight into value-driven responses, saving time while ensuring relevance.

Repurposing the Interview Output

Once you record this interview-style content, you have multiple options:

• Post it as-is, including the ChatGPT voice.
• Cut out the ChatGPT parts for a clean monologue that still feels conversational.
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• Add B-roll visuals for extra polish.

It’s not about the tool creating content for you—it’s about it pulling better content out of you.

Why This Approach Works So Well

Prompt-based dialogue activates your storytelling and teaching instincts. Instead of planning a perfect speech, you're reacting in real-time, just like you would in a coaching session or podcast interview.

The result? Content that feels alive, relatable, and easy to follow.

Final Thoughts: Will You Try It?

This strategy flips the script for creators hesitant to speak on camera. By letting ChatGPT guide the conversation, you gain structure, flow, and confidence.

So—would you try it? Does it feel like a creative breakthrough or just too weird? Share your thoughts in the comments. And if you do try it, let us know how it goes.

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