Malavika Chitoor
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Hooks, scripts, editing guides and checklists from my own creator toolkit. Find what you need, enter your email once and download it here.

19 free resources, and more on the way

  • New ✦Content & growth

    Which Sound Effect to Use, and When

    46 sound effects for general edits, comedy, beauty, travel and fitness, with when to use each one and clickable Pixabay search terms. Editing Hacks Part 3 by Malavika.

    PDF · 91 KB · 3 pages

  • New ✦Content & growth

    Trial Reels: Do's & Don'ts

    Malavika's do's and don'ts for Instagram trial reels, from posting consistently and reworking past hits to giving each trial time and finding your niche.

    PDF · 69 KB · 2 pages

  • Content & growth

    How to Read Your Instagram Insights

    Seven metrics to help you review your Reels, with screenshots from Malavika's account and explanations of what to look for.

    PDF · 401 KB · 2 pages

  • Brand deals

    Turn a ₹10,000 Brand Deal into ₹20,000

    The exact 4 WhatsApp messages Malavika sends a brand, in order, to get clarity, quote the right price and lock the deal in writing.

    PDF · 73 KB · 2 pages

  • Brand deals

    32 Content Creation Terms Every Small Creator Should Know

    The jargon brands throw around in briefs, calls and contracts, decoded in a line each, with the formula where there is one.

    PDF · 86 KB · 3 pages

  • Scripts & AI

    The Brand Script Formula

    A structure for bringing a clear hook, brand message and story together in a sponsored video.

    PDF · 99 KB · 5 pages

  • Pricing & money

    Income Streams for Creators

    The many ways creators actually make money beyond brand deals, so one slow month doesn't sink you.

    PDF · 48 KB · 5 pages

  • Pricing & money

    Ad Rights & Usage Pricing Cheatsheet

    What to charge extra when a brand wants to run your content as an ad, whitelist it, or keep the rights.

    PDF · 6 KB · 2 pages

  • Content & growth

    Font Pairings and SFX

    Malavika's go-to font pairings and sound effects, the exact combinations that make an edit feel premium.

    PDF · 123 KB · 4 pages

  • Brand deals

    14 Red Flags in Brand Deals

    The warning signs in a brief or contract that mean walk away, or renegotiate, before you sign.

    PDF · 50 KB · 5 pages

  • Scripts & AI

    The Claude Script Prompt

    The exact AI prompt Malavika uses to draft scripts fast. Paste it into Claude and go.

    PDF · 51 KB · 2 pages

  • Brand deals

    Brand & Agency List

    A working list of brands and agencies that hire creators, so you actually have someone to pitch.

    PDF · 174 KB · 3 pages

  • Content & growth

    Keyframes Tutorial

    A quick video walkthrough on animating with keyframes, so your edits actually move instead of just sitting there.

    Video · 6.7 MB

  • Content & growth

    50 Viral Hooks

    Fifty opening lines to adapt to your topic, try on camera and test with your audience.

    PDF · 10 KB · 4 pages

  • Content & growth

    30-Day Content Strategy

    A month of content mapped out, so you always know what to post next instead of staring at a blank camera.

    PDF · 16 KB · 6 pages

  • Content & growth

    What Actually Affects Your Views

    The real signals that move your reach, and the myths that don't, so you stop guessing the algorithm.

    PDF · 12 KB · 4 pages

  • Brand deals

    Brand Collab Negotiation Scripts

    Copy-paste replies for raising your rate, pushing back on scope, and asking for usage fees, without freezing.

    PDF · 6 KB · 3 pages

  • Brand deals

    Brand Deal Eligibility Checklist

    The boxes to tick before you pitch, so brands take you seriously and you know you're actually ready.

    PDF · 53 KB · 4 pages

  • Brand deals

    High-Potential UGC Clients

    A shortlist of brands worth pitching for UGC work, in a spreadsheet you can sort and track.

    Excel · 12 KB

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